Excerpt 4 part 1

Why does Douglass use the word cunning to describe Covey, rather than intelligence or effectiveness?

• Douglass is suggesting is admires Covey for his intelligence.

• Cunning reveals Douglass sees Covey as wickedly intelligent.

• Cunning as a positive connotation and reveals Douglass's appreciative tone.

• Word choice does not reveal tone.

"Sunday was my only leisure time. I spent this in a sort of beast-like stupor, between sleep and wake, under some large tree."

Define stupor.

• aware

• alert

• daze

• energetic

"Sunday was my only leisure time. I spent this in a sort of beast-like stupor, between sleep and wake, under some large tree."

Stupor means to be in a daze. What word(s) in the sentence above best helped you determine the meaning of stupor?

• beast-like

  Sunday

• under some large tree

  Sunday

• spent this

  under some large tree

• between sleep and wake

  leisure time

Explain the significance of the metaphor 'I was broken in body, soul, and spirit.' in the excerpt.

• The metaphor 'I was broken in body, soul, and spirit' represents a state of happiness and contentment.

• The metaphor 'I was broken in body, soul, and spirit' symbolizes a physical injury only.

• The metaphor 'I was broken in body, soul, and spirit' implies a sense of strength and resilience.

• The metaphor 'I was broken in body, soul, and spirit' signifies the extensive damage and deep emotional turmoil endured by the person.

How does the author's use of personification in 'the dark night of slavery closed in upon me' contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

• Personification in 'the dark night of slavery closed in upon me' contributes to the overall tone by creating a sense of oppression and confinement.

• Personification in 'the dark night of slavery opened up for me' contributes to the overall tone by creating a sense of freedom and liberation.

• Personification in 'the dark night of slavery drifted away from me' contributes to the overall tone by creating a sense of detachment and indifference.

• Personification in 'the dark night of slavery embraced me warmly' contributes to the overall tone by creating a sense of comfort and security.

What is the impact of the imagery in the line 'I was made to drink the bitterest dregs of slavery'?

• It conveys extreme suffering, degradation, and oppression.

• It implies a joyful and carefree experience.

• It indicates a feeling of contentment and satisfaction.

• It suggests a sense of freedom and empowerment.

Explain the symbolism behind the phrase 'the dark night of slavery closed in upon me' in the context of the narrative.

• The phrase highlights the beauty and tranquility of slavery

• It signifies the beginning of a new chapter in the narrator's life

• The phrase represents the joy and freedom of slavery

• The phrase symbolizes the oppressive and suffocating nature of slavery.

How does the imagery in 'the lash seared my back' affect the reader's understanding of the narrative?

• It emphasizes the physical pain and brutality of slavery.

• It suggests a quick healing process from physical wounds.

• It indicates the narrator's resilience and indifference to pain.

• It portrays slavery as a system of mild punishments.

What was Mr. Covey's excuse for whipping Douglass?

• His disobedience

• His awkwardness

• Douglass was not able to finish his meals on time.

• Staying out past midnight.

Why did work go on almost as well in Covey's absence as his presence?

• He aimed to take the slaves by surprise.

• He had enough faculty.

• He disciplined those he caught not working.

• They worked in all weathers/