Quiz on Keckley's Views on Slavery

Who is Keckley referring to as “they” in the following excerpt?

• The God of nature

• The fathers who framed the Constitution

• The government

• The system of slavery

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In the sentences, Keckley writes, “a wrong was inflicted upon me; a cruel custom deprived me of my liberty, and since I was robbed of my dearest right, I would not have been human had I not rebelled against the robbery.” What is the significance of the words “yet” and “since” in this sentence?

• They show contrast and cause-and-effect relationships.

• They emphasize how Keckley was treated by others.

• They express the peaceful nature of Keckley’s rebellion.

• They highlight her lack of responsibility for the situation.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

How does the third sentence relate to the first two?

• It describes the legal consequences of the law on Keckley’s life.

• It shows the emotional impact of slavery and why Keckley felt compelled to rebel.

• It justifies Keckley’s legal right to rebel against the government.

• It shifts focus from Keckley’s oppression to the political system.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What do the first two sentences describe?

• The personal responsibility of those who created the law.

• The way slavery was imposed by natural and legal forces.

• How Keckley was born into a society of freedom and opportunity.

• The religious reasoning behind slavery.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do these three sentences reflect Keckley’s views on slavery?

• They were not so much responsible for the curse under which I was born.

• The God of nature and the fathers who framed the Constitution for the United States.

• The law descended to them, and it was but natural that they should recognize it.

• Since it manifestly was their interest to do so.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word “hastily” mean in this sentence: “I hastily left the room when the conversation turned to the topic I could not bear.”?

• Slowly and carefully

• With great attention to detail

• Quickly and without much thought

• Calmly and with patience

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does “wound” mean in this sentence: “The wound of my past still stung deeply as I wrote.”?

• A physical injury

• An emotional injury or hurt

• A long-lasting effect

• A healed scar

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "inflicted" mean in this sentence: “The suffering that had been inflicted upon me was unbearable.”?

• Given willingly

• Taken away

• Caused or imposed

• Accepted with patience

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does "liberty" mean in this sentence: “The loss of liberty was the most painful part of my experience.”?

• Freedom or independence

• Responsibility or duty

• A physical possession

• The ability to influence others

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "feeble" mean in this sentence: “Her feeble attempt to escape was met with failure.”?

• Strong and powerful

• Weak and ineffective

• Bold and brave

• Steady and confident

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4