Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

The more Douglass read books such as "The Columbian Orator," the more he

• enjoyed to read.

• became hopeful for his future.

• realized his value to his master.

• came to hate his enslavers.

Which is an example of a cause-and-effect relationship?

• Douglass comes to consider reading both a blessing and a curse.

• Douglass gave bread to young boys and they helped him learn to read.

• Douglass considers his mistress to be kind and later she is cruel to him.

• Douglass was twelve years old and did not want to be a slave for life.

Which words are synonyms for the way Douglass began to feel about his enslavers? SELECT THREE.

• loathe

• abhor

• detest

• admire

• enjoy

How does Frederick first describe his mistress?

• Cruel, unkind woman

• Strict woman

• Warm, tender-hearted woman

• Snobby, airhead

What does Frederick Douglass mean when he says “I have often wished myself a beast?”

• He wanted to care less for people.

• He wished to be more like the land owners.

• He wished to stop thinking of the unjustness of slavery.

How many years Idid Frederick Douglass live with the Huge family?

• Seven

• Six

• Ten

• Four

Why did the mistress of the house stop teaching Frederick?

• Frederick was not learning quickly.

• Her husband told her to stop.

• She did not like Frederick.

While reading, Frederick became passion over what topic?

• land owning

• effectiveness of work hours

• Emancipation

• Literature

At one time, Frederick view learning to read as a ______.

• Blessing

• Gift

• curse

• Strength

What was the author's purpose in describing his interactions with the mistress?

• To highlight the mistress' kindness towards the author

• To emphasize the lack of educational opportunities for slaves

• To show the gradual change in the mistress' attitude towards the author

• To demonstrate the impact of slavery on familial relationships