A Child of Slavery Who Taught a Generation

In the article "A Child of Slavery Who Taught a Generation," what does the word "superbly" mean in paragraph 4?

• excellently

• poorly

• moderate

• average

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why does Douglass say that learning to read was a curse rather than a blessing?

• It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape it.

• No books were available to him so he had nothing to read.

• He was upset that his slave owners would be angry with him.

• The young boys who helped him learn could get in serious trouble.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the article 'A Child of Slavery Who Taught a Generation,' what is the main theme discussed?

• The power of education to transform lives

• The economic impact of slavery

• The role of technology in education

• The importance of family ties

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'chains of ignorance'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the author imply by describing the protagonist as 'a beacon of hope'?

• The protagonist inspired others

• The protagonist was a literal light source

• The protagonist was wealthy

• The protagonist was a teacher

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In the context of the article, what does the word 'emancipation' most closely mean?

• Freedom

• Imprisonment

• Education

• Wealth

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does the author describe the impact of the protagonist's teachings on the community?

• Transformative and inspiring

• Negligible and unnoticed

• Controversial and divisive

• Temporary and fleeting

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence from the article best illustrates the protagonist's determination?

• 'He never gave up, despite the odds.'

• 'He was often tired and weary.'

• 'He sometimes doubted his path.'

• 'He was content with his life.'

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the significance of the title 'A Child of Slavery Who Taught a Generation'?

• It highlights the contrast between the protagonist's origins and achievements

• It suggests the protagonist was a literal child

• It implies the protagonist taught only children

• It indicates the protagonist was a famous author

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes the tone of the article?

• Inspirational and hopeful

• Sad and depressing

• Angry and resentful

• Humorous and light-hearted

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4