Vocabulary Quiz: Douglass's Key Terms

What does the word "obdurate" most closely mean in the context of Frederick Douglass's speech?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Compassionate

• Indifferent

Which of the following best describes a "stolid" person?

• Emotional

• Energetic

• Unemotional

• Talkative

In the context of Douglass's speech, what does "disparity" refer to?

• Equality

• Difference

• Agreement

• Similarity

To "denounce" something means to:

• Praise it

• Support it

• Publicly condemn it

• Ignore it

If someone is said to "equivocate," they are likely:

• Speaking clearly

• Avoiding the truth

• Making a decision

• Being honest

When Douglass "conceded" a point in his speech, he:

• Refused to acknowledge it

• Admitted it was true

• Argued against it

• Ignored it

Which word best fits this sentence: "Despite the evidence, the jury remained _______ in their decision."

• Stolid

• Obdurate

• Equivocate

• Conceded

A "stolid" response to a dramatic event would likely be:

• Tearful

• Excited

• Unmoved

• Angry

The "disparity" between two groups is most evident when:

• They have equal resources

• They share the same opinions

• There is a significant difference in their status

• They work together

To "equivocate" during a debate means to:

• Provide clear evidence

• Avoid committing to a clear stance

• Agree with the opponent

• Make a strong argument