Frederick Douglass - Vocabulary Quiz

What does "anticipation" most likely mean in the sentence: "Frederick waited in anticipation for his turn to speak"?

• Fear of something terrible

• Nervous excitement about something expected

• Disinterest in future events

• Hesitance to act on something

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which action best demonstrates the meaning of the word "defy" as used in the phrase, "Frederick Douglass was willing to defy the rules of society to fight for justice"?

• Quiet submission to a law

• Following all rules

• Avoiding action due to fear

• Speaking against unjust laws or practices

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does "entitled" mean in the sentence: "Frederick felt entitled to freedom like every other person"?

• Given a right or privilege

• Disinterested in fairness

• Required to pay for something

• Confident without cause

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why does the word "neutral" describe important traits of an umpire or referee, as in "An umpire must remain neutral during a game"?

• Acting without bias

• Supporting only one side

• Actively ignoring the rules

• Taking control of the game

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the best definition of "outspoken" in the context of: "Douglass was known to be outspoken about slavery and its horrors"?

• Quiet and hesitant about opinions

• Avoiding controversial subjects

• Speaking with fear of judgment

• Speaking freely and honestly about opinions

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "reserved" mean in the sentence: "Douglass started reserved, but his confidence grew as he began to speak"?

• Loud and aggressive

• Strong and confident

• Hesitant or shy

• Optimistic

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "sought" mean in the phrase: "Frederick sought equality for all people"?

• Ran away from

• Ignored completely

• Tried to find or achieve

• Gave up on

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does "unequal" mean in the sentence: "Douglass spoke against unequal treatment of African Americans in society"?

• Balanced and ideal

• Not equal or unfair treatment

• Superior to others in society

• Perfectly fair treatment

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the author's perspective about Frederick Douglass as a speaker?

• Douglass was unprepared but determined.

• Douglass focused on small audiences for his message.

• Douglass was timid and avoided public speaking.

• Douglass had an extraordinary ability to inspire people through his speeches.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why does the author emphasize words like "powerful" and "eloquent" to describe Douglass?

• To focus only on Douglass's personal life.

• To emphasize how Douglass spoke without preparation.

• To show that Douglass struggled with public speaking.

• To highlight the impact Douglass's speeches had on society.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4