The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

8th Grade

15 Qs

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The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is most closely a central idea of this excerpt?

No one felt sorry for the plight of slaves except for slaves themselves.

Reading cannot change how you feel about things.

The process of self-discovery can be a painful one.

Children should not be learning about adult subjects.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between education and slavery in the text?

Education is shown to be a tool for empowerment and liberation

 Education is depicted as a threat to the institution of slavery

Education is portrayed as unattainable for slaves under oppressive conditions

Education is presented as a means to reinforce social hierarchies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the text, why did the mistress initially start teaching the author to read?

Out of a sense of duty towards all individuals

In compliance with her husband's wishes

To empower the author to advocate for his freedom

As a way to challenge societal norms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the text, why did the mistress eventually stop teaching the author?

She feared the repercussions of educating a slave

She believed the author was no longer receptive to learning

She was forbidden by law to educate slaves

She realized the futility of educating a slave

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What effect did learning to read have on the author's perception of his own situation?

It provided him with a clear path to freedom

It intensified his awareness of his enslaved status

It made him accept his fate without resistance

It empowered him to challenge the institution of slavery

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does the author express envy towards his fellow slaves?

They are granted more privileges by their masters

They are unaware of the atrocities of slavery

They possess greater physical strength and endurance

They have never been punished for seeking knowledge

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