Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas Chapter 2

Who was Frederick Douglass's master on the plantation?

• Captain Thomas Auld

• Colonel Edward Lloyd

• Mr. Severe

• Mr. Hopkins

What were the main crops grown on the plantation?

• Cotton, rice, and sugarcane

• Tobacco, corn, and wheat

• Vegetables and fruits

• Indigo and rice

How were disputes among overseers resolved?

• By a duel

• At the home plantation

• At the local court

• By the plantation owner

What was the consequence for slaves who attempted to run away?

• They were sold to a slave trader

• They were sent to work in the house

• They were given a warning

• They were promoted

What was the monthly food allowance for a slave?

• 5 pounds of vegetables and 1 bushel of wheat

• 10 pounds of meat and 2 bushels of cornmeal

• None of the above

• 8 pounds of pork or fish and 1 bushel of cornmeal

What did slaves receive for their yearly clothing?

• New clothes as needed

• A set of clothes costing no more than seven dollars

• Two outfits: one for summer and one for winter

• A single outfit for all seasons

What did children slaves wear?

• Hand-me-downs from the master's family

• Uniforms provided by the plantation

• Two coarse linen shirts per year

• The same as adult slaves

How did Douglass describe the overseer Mr. Severe?

• Cruel and profane

• Fair and just

• Kind and lenient

• Indifferent

Who replaced Mr. Severe as overseer?

• Captain Auld

• Colonel Lloyd

• No one

• Mr. Hopkins

How did Douglass feel about the death of Mr. Severe?

• Indifferent

• Happy

• Sad

• Relieved