The Legacy of Frederick Douglass Quiz

Why is Frederick Douglass considered an important figure in American history?

• For his contributions to music

• For his role in fighting against slavery

• For inventing the light bulb

• For discovering a new continent

What did Frederick Douglass do to fight against slavery?

• Wrote books and gave speeches

• Became a professional athlete

• Painted pictures

• Sang songs

How did Frederick Douglass learn to read and write?

• By attending a university

• By teaching himself and getting help from others

• By watching television

• By listening to the radio

What was one of the famous books written by Frederick Douglass?

• "The Great Gatsby"

• "Harry Potter"

• "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"

• "The Cat in the Hat"

Why do we still remember Frederick Douglass today?

• Because of his cooking recipes

• Because of his sports achievements

• Because of his efforts to end slavery and fight for equality

• Because he was a famous actor

What was a major goal of Frederick Douglass’s speeches and writings?

• To entertain people with stories

• To promote equality and rights for all people

• To share his love of nature

• To talk about his travels around the world

How did Frederick Douglass help during the Civil War?

• By serving as a general

• By cooking for the soldiers

• By advising President Abraham Lincoln

• By flying airplanes

What is one way Frederick Douglass’s legacy lives on today?

• Through statues and schools named after him

• Through a brand of cars named after him

• Through a type of food named after him

• Through a dance named after him

Why is it important for us to learn about Frederick Douglass?

• To understand the history of video games

• To learn about the history of space exploration

• To understand the struggle for freedom and equality

• To improve our cooking skills