Quiz on Douglass Chapters 7-9

What significant skill does Frederick Douglass learn in Chapter 7?

• Farming

• Reading and writing

• Carpentry

• Cooking

Identify the term: "Abolitionist."

• A person who supports slavery

• A person who opposes slavery

• A person who is indifferent to slavery

• A person who enforces slavery laws

Summarize the main event of Chapter 8 in one sentence.

• Douglass escapes to the North.

• Douglass is sent back to the plantation.

• Douglass is hired out to Mr. Covey.

• Douglass learns to read from his master's wife.

Who is Mr. Covey in the narrative?

• A kind neighbor

• A slave breaker

• Douglass's father

• A fellow slave

Define the term "slave breaker" as used in the narrative.

• A person who repairs broken tools

• A person who trains slaves to read

• A person who disciplines and subdues slaves

• A person who helps slaves escape

What is the significance of Douglass's fight with Mr. Covey in Chapter 9?

• It leads to Douglass's freedom.

• It marks a turning point in Douglass's life, giving him confidence.

• It results in Douglass being sold to another owner.

• It causes Douglass to lose hope.

Who helps Douglass learn to read in Chapter 7?

• His mother

• His master's wife, Mrs. Auld

• His father

• His friend, Henry

What does Douglass use to learn how to write?

• A textbook

• A chalkboard

• Shipyard letters

• A dictionary

What is the main theme explored in Chapters 7-9 of the narrative?

• The importance of family

• The power of education and literacy

• The beauty of nature

• The value of hard work

Frederick Douglass escaped by pretending to be a _________ and traveled north.

• sailor
• carpenter
• blacksmith
• slave