Read this sentence from paragraph 2: "The bad power was already in her hands, and soon started its terrible work." What does this sentence mean in the paragraph?

The sentence uses a special way of saying things to explain why Mrs. Auld changed.

The sentence uses a special way of saying things to show the difference in Mrs. Auld's looks and actions before and after she became a slaveholder.

The sentence uses detailed words to describe how Mrs. Auld would hurt the slaves.

The sentence uses plain words to explain that Mrs. Auld was secretly poisoned, which changed how she acted.

How did Frederick Douglass show the difference between Mrs. Auld when he first met her and how she was later?

By talking about how she looked and sounded when he first met her and after she changed

By showing how she talked to him differently

By comparing how she acted to how her husband acted

By grouping the things that happened in her life into good and bad experiences

In paragraph 3, Mr. Auld says that if you give a slave "a little, he will want a lot." What does he mean by this?

If you give a slave a tiny bit of power or freedom, he will ask for a lot more.

If you give a slave some personal space, he will be much happier and work better.

If you listen to a slave's worries, he will respect you more.

If you show a slave that you are scared of him, he will take advantage of you.

The list below is a summary of paragraph 3. Which detail BEST fills in the blank line to finish the summary of the text ? 1. Mrs. Auld began to teach Frederick Douglass how to read. 2. When Mr. Auld found out what was happening, he ordered his wife to stop educating Frederick Douglass. 3. Mr. Auld explained the reasons why he thought slaves shouldn’t know how to read. 4. Overhearing this conversation helped Frederick Douglass realize that ______ 5. After this, Frederick Douglass vowed to learn to read at any cost.

white people kept slaves by not letting them learn.

his masters didn't care about him.

Mrs. Auld was too scared to stand up to her husband.

slavery is a bad thing that hurts both the slave owners and the slaves.

Read this line from paragraph 3: "While I was sad about the thought of not having my nice teacher anymore, I was happy about the very important lesson I accidentally learned from my master." What does this sentence BEST tell us about the main ideas of the paragraph?

This sentence tells us that, without meaning to, Mr. Auld taught Frederick Douglass something very important. (that reading=freedom in a sense)

This sentence tells us exactly what Frederick Douglass learned from Mr. Auld.

This sentence compares the lessons Frederick Douglass learned from Mrs. Auld to the lesson he learned from Mr. Auld.

This sentence tells us how Frederick Douglass's life changed after he learned a valuable lesson from Mr. Auld.

Select the TWO approaches Douglass uses in paragraph 4 to explain the difference between slavery in the city and slavery in the country.

Douglass explains how city slaves are usually fed and clothed better than country slaves.

Douglass explains how slaveholders in the city are more worried about what their neighbors think than slaveholders in the country are.

Douglass describes in detail how his life changed when he moved from the country to the city.

Douglass uses anecdotes about Henrietta and Mary to show what life was typically like for slaves living in the city.

In paragraph 4, Douglas says that Mrs. Hamilton was a "mean lady." Choose THREE sentences from the list below that show that Mrs. Hamilton hurt the people she kept as slaves in her house.

Mary's head, neck, and shoulders were really hurt.

I have often touched her head, and found it full of painful sores, caused by the whip of her mean lady.

Mrs. Hamilton would sit in a big chair in the center of the room, with a heavy whip always next to her, and almost every hour of the day, one of the slaves would be hurt.

Anyone who could look at this without feeling sad must have a heart harder than a rock.

I don't know if her master ever whipped her, but I have seen how cruel Mrs. Hamilton can be.

Which THREE statements are supported (mentioned) in Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave?

Mrs. Auld changed as a result of owning slaves.

Mr. Auld believes that obedience is the most important quality in a slave

Frederick Douglass learned important lessons from both Mr. Auld and Mrs. Auld.

Mrs. Auld regrets the way she changed.

Read this sentence from the start of the speech: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers started a new country on this land, born in freedom, and believing that all people are made equal." From the way the sentence is written, what does Lincoln mean by "fathers"?

the people who started the government of the United States of America.

the great-great-grandparents of the people listening to his speech.

priests and other church leaders.

the oldest people in the community.

Read this line from the start of the speech: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers started a new country on this land, born in freedom, and believing that all people are made equal." What does this line BEST tell us in Lincoln's speech?

The line tells us why our country was started.

The line tells us how old our country is.

The line shows how strong our country was before.

The line tells us that actions are more important than words.

Which TWO choices best describe what Lincoln does in his second paragraph?

He compares the sadness of today with the greatness of the country's past.

He says that the civil war is a test of whether the ideas of the country's founders could last.

He wonders if words matter on a day when big actions are needed.

He tells why he is giving a speech at that place on that day.

Which TWO sentences from paragraph 3 BEST show the idea that the people of America are in charge of their country's future?

It is for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have so far bravely advanced.

We need to focus on the significant task ahead — to be more devoted to the cause for which these honored dead sacrificed everything. We firmly resolve that their deaths won't be in vain. Our nation, under God, should have a fresh start of freedom, and the government of, by, and for the people should endure

But, in a bigger way, we can't dedicate—we can't consecrate—we can't make this ground holy.

The brave men, alive and dead, who fought here, have made it holy far beyond our weak power to add or take away.

The world will not pay much attention, nor remember for long, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

Fill in the blank with the set of words that BEST completes the sentence: A central idea of the text is that Lincoln is giving the speech to dedicate a battleground to the men who died fighting there , BUT ________. ( what could Lincoln NOT accomplish so to speak?)

any words he speaks cannot sufficiently honor those who died defending their nation.

nobody is going to remember the words he spoke that day.

the survivors will never be able to finish the work that was started by the men who died there

the men who fought there did not complete their great task.

Which TWO sentences say that ACTIONS are more important than mere words?

The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.

What we say here won't be remembered much, but what they did here will never be forgotten.

Now we're in a big civil war, checking if the nation, conceived and dedicated as it is, can last a long time.

We're here to dedicate a part of this field as a resting place for those who died for the nation.

What three ideas are linked by Lincoln's repeated use of the word "dedicated"?

The idea that the United States believes all men are equal

The place of the battle is for the soldiers who died there

The people who are listening to Lincoln are committed to keeping the country together

The speech is for the founding fathers of the country

The people who owned slaves in the South wanted to free their slaves

Read this sentence from paragraph 4: "The power of education was now clear to me, and I knew that I had to learn, no matter the cost." What does this sentence BEST tell us about the main ideas of the paragraph?

This sentence tells us that Frederick Douglass was determined to learn, despite the risks.

This sentence tells us that Frederick Douglass was afraid of learning.

This sentence tells us that Frederick Douglass was forced to learn.

This sentence tells us that Frederick Douglass was discouraged from learning.

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RL.7.2, RL.8.3, RI.8.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Read this sentence: "Before she got married, she had to work hard to earn her own money." What does this tell us about Mrs. Auld before she was married?

She had to work to take care of herself.

She had many jobs to make money.

She got help from a group that helps women who need it.

She liked to live freely and independently.

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates that Mrs. Auld had to work hard to earn her own money, implying that she had to take care of herself before getting married. This highlights the correct choice: 'She had to work to take care of herself.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Which sentence tells the main idea of the first paragraph?

Frederick Douglass's new teacher was a strange lady who confused him.

Frederick Douglass's new teacher was a hardworking weaver who didn't need slaves.

Frederick Douglass's new teacher was nice when they first met because she never had slaves before.

Frederick Douglass's new teacher was nice when they first met, but this changed quickly.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the first paragraph is that Frederick Douglass's new teacher was nice when they first met. She never had slaves so she saw him as a fellow human being. She wasn't brainwashed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“I was utterly astonished at her goodness.”

Shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body

Shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass

Shows emotions the actor playing Douglass should convey

Shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey

Answer explanation

“I was utterly astonished at her goodness” shows an emotion—astonishment—that the actor playing Douglass should convey.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it.”

Shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body

Shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass

Shows emotions the actor playing Douglass should convey

Shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey

Answer explanation

“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it” shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey (she should appear disturbed when Douglass behaves in a servile manner).

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music.”

Shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body

Shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass

Shows emotions the actor playing Douglass should convey

Shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey

Answer explanation

“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music” shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass (she should smile and use a kind tone of voice).

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“The crouching servility, usually so acceptable a quality in a slave, did not answer when manifested toward her.”

Shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body

Shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass

Shows emotions the actor playing Douglass should convey

Shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey

Answer explanation

“The crouching servility, usually so acceptable a quality in a slave, did not answer when manifested toward her” shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body (crouching or bowing in a way that seems servile).

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 4 pts

Frederick Douglass uses special words in paragraph 2 to tell us how he feels when Mrs. Auld changes. Which of the following BEST tells how he feels about her change?

Douglass was not surprised when she changed.

Douglass did not think she had really changed.

Douglass was happy when she changed.

Douglass was sad when she changed.

Answer explanation

Frederick Douglass felt sad when Mrs. Auld changed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Frederick Douglass Exam (Modified)

25 questions

Read this sentence: "Before she got married, she had to work hard to earn her own money." What does this tell us about Mrs. Auld before she was married?

The sentence indicates that Mrs. Auld had to work hard to earn her own money, implying that she had to take care of herself before getting married. This highlights the correct choice: 'She had to work to take care of herself.'

Which sentence tells the main idea of the first paragraph?

The main idea of the first paragraph is that Frederick Douglass's new teacher was nice when they first met. She never had slaves so she saw him as a fellow human being. She wasn't brainwashed.

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“I was utterly astonished at her goodness.”

“I was utterly astonished at her goodness” shows an emotion—astonishment—that the actor playing Douglass should convey.

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it.”

“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it” shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey (she should appear disturbed when Douglass behaves in a servile manner).

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music.”

“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music” shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass (she should smile and use a kind tone of voice).

“The crouching servility, usually so acceptable a quality in a slave, did not answer when manifested toward her” shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body (crouching or bowing in a way that seems servile).

Frederick Douglass uses special words in paragraph 2 to tell us how he feels when Mrs. Auld changes. Which of the following BEST tells how he feels about her change?

Frederick Douglass felt sad when Mrs. Auld changed.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2: "The bad power was already in her hands, and soon started its terrible work." What does this sentence mean in the paragraph?

. This sentence explains that the metaphorical “poison of irresponsible power,” or Mrs. Auld’s experiences as a slaveholder, is what caused her to change from kind to cruel.

How did Frederick Douglass show the difference between Mrs. Auld when he first met her and how she was later?

Who wrote the autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?

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Frederick Douglass Exam (Modified)

25 questions

Read this sentence: "Before she got married, she had to work hard to earn her own money." What does this tell us about Mrs. Auld before she was married?

The sentence indicates that Mrs. Auld had to work hard to earn her own money, implying that she had to take care of herself before getting married. This highlights the correct choice: 'She had to work to take care of herself.'

Which sentence tells the main idea of the first paragraph?

The main idea of the first paragraph is that Frederick Douglass's new teacher was nice when they first met. She never had slaves so she saw him as a fellow human being. She wasn't brainwashed.

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:“I was utterly astonished at her goodness.”

“I was utterly astonished at her goodness” shows an emotion—astonishment—that the actor playing Douglass should convey.

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it.”

“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it” shows emotions the actor playing Mrs. Auld should convey (she should appear disturbed when Douglass behaves in a servile manner).

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music.”

“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music” shows how the actor playing Mrs. Auld should speak to the actor playing Douglass (she should smile and use a kind tone of voice).

“The crouching servility, usually so acceptable a quality in a slave, did not answer when manifested toward her” shows how the actor playing Douglass should move his body (crouching or bowing in a way that seems servile).

Frederick Douglass uses special words in paragraph 2 to tell us how he feels when Mrs. Auld changes. Which of the following BEST tells how he feels about her change?

Frederick Douglass felt sad when Mrs. Auld changed.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2: "The bad power was already in her hands, and soon started its terrible work." What does this sentence mean in the paragraph?

. This sentence explains that the metaphorical “poison of irresponsible power,” or Mrs. Auld’s experiences as a slaveholder, is what caused her to change from kind to cruel.

How did Frederick Douglass show the difference between Mrs. Auld when he first met her and how she was later?

Who wrote the autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?

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Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“I was utterly astonished at her goodness.”

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it.”

Imagine some actors are practicing a play about the life of Frederick Douglass. They are practicing a scene from Chapter 6 of his story. Match the quote from the first paragraph to the clue they give the actors:
“Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music.”