Douglass Narrative Quiz: Chapters 4-6

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 4 of "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?

• Mr. Covey

• Frederick Douglass

• Mr. Gore

• Mr. Auld

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What significant event occurs in Chapter 4 involving Mr. Gore?

• Mr. Gore frees a slave

• Mr. Gore is punished for his cruelty

• Mr. Gore kills a slave named Demby

• Mr. Gore is promoted to overseer

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In Chapter 5, what is Frederick Douglass's main task on the plantation?

• Working in the fields

• Cooking in the kitchen

• Taking care of the horses

• Running errands for Mrs. Auld

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Which theme is highlighted by Douglass's experiences in Chapter 5?

• The power of education

• The brutality of slavery

• The importance of family

• The kindness of slaveholders

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Who is the key character introduced in Chapter 6 that influences Douglass's life?

• Mr. Covey

• Mrs. Auld

• Mr. Gore

• Mr. Auld

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What does Mrs. Auld initially do that surprises Douglass in Chapter 6?

• She teaches him to read

• She gives him extra food

• She allows him to visit his family

• She frees him from slavery

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Summarize the change in Mrs. Auld's behavior towards Douglass in Chapter 6.

• She becomes more compassionate

• She becomes more cruel

• She remains the same

• She becomes indifferent

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What theme is explored through Mrs. Auld's transformation in Chapter 6?

• The corrupting power of slavery

• The resilience of the human spirit

• The importance of education

• The value of friendship

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Identify the key event that marks a turning point for Douglass in Chapter 6.

• Learning to read

• Escaping to the North

• Being sold to a new master

• Reuniting with his family

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What does Douglass realize about education in Chapter 6?

• It is a tool for oppression

• It is a path to freedom

• It is unnecessary for slaves

• It is only for the wealthy

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