Frederick Douglass Quiz

In paragraph 5, which of the following is NOT an example of Douglass's rebellious spirit?

• He taught other slaves to read even though it was forbidden.

• He physically resisted, or fought, someone who was sent to control him.

• He returned to Baltimore after failing to escape.

• He successfully escaped from slavery by traveling north.

According to paragraph 10, which of the following best describes Douglass' life after escaping slavery?

• He went into hiding and published his memoirs in secret, to avoid being returned to slavery.

• He spoke out against slavery and became a major leader of the abolitionist movement.

• He dedicated himself entirely to the anti-slavery movement and to no other causes.

• He moved to Europe and became a famous author, preferring to publish his essays than to read them in public.

According to paragraph 12, Which of the following does NOT describe a cause supported by Douglass during the Civil War?

• Equal rights to African American soldiers.

• The abolition of slavery.

• Equal rights and citizenship for black Americans.

• the opportunity for former slaves to leave the U.S.

According to paragraph 17, Following the Civil War...

• Douglass continued to fight for equality and held many important government positions.

• Douglass dedicated himself only to women's rights, since black Americans earned equality.

• Douglass retired from activism and took on many government positions.

• Douglass retired to Europe and made far fewer public appearances;

5.) PART A: Which of the following does NOT describe a cause supported by Douglass during the Civil War?

• Douglass's life was typical of freed slaves who were able to live in Northern states.

• Douglass made important contributions to the abolition movements by advocating for change both inside and outside of the government.

• Douglass was rewarded with important appointments as a result of his connections to other influential abolitionists.

• Douglass would not have accomplished much if he had not learned to read and share stories from his life as a slave.

5.) PART B of previous question: (Part A QUESTION: Which statement best captures the author's perspective on Frederick Douglass's life?)

PART B ACTUAL QUESTION: Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to PART A?

• "At an early age, Frederick realized was a correlation between literacy and freedom" (paragraph 3).

• "For almost two years, he gave speeches and sold copies of his narrative in England, Ireland, and Scotland" (Paragraph 9).

• "When abolitionist offered to purchase his freedom, Douglass accepted and returned home to the United States legally free" (Paragraph 9).

• "Frederick Douglass worked tirelessly to make sure that emancipation would be one of the war's outcomes" (Paragraph 11).

6.) PART A: What does the word "orator" mean as it is used in paragraph 7 excerpt?

• travelling protestor

• supporter of freedom

• skilled public speaker

• escaped slavery

6.) Part B: Which answer from the text best supports the answer to Part A about the word: "Orator"?

• "In less than 24 hours, Frederick arrived in New York City and declared himself free" (paragraph 5).

• "The job took him on speaking tours from the North to the Midwest" (paragraph 7).

• "Douglass's fame as an orator increased as he traveled" (paragraph 8).

• "Still, some of his audiences he was not truly a fugitive slave" (paragraph 8).