Frederick Douglass- His Life and Writings

Did Frederick Douglass take a risk by learning to read? If so, why?

• No, it was encouraged

• Yes, it was illegal for slaves

• No, it was a common practice

• Yes, it was expensive

What did Frederick think he needed to prepare for his escape?

• Money

• A map

• Writing skills

• A companion

How did Mrs. Auld's perception of Frederick change over time?

• She saw him as a friend

• She saw him as a threat

• She saw him as a mentor

• She saw him as a sibling

Did the white children take a risk by teaching Frederick Douglass? If so, why?

• No, it was a normal activity

• Yes, they could be punished

• No, they were rewarded

• Yes, it was time-consuming

Which U.S. president did Frederick work with in trying to abolish slavery?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

• George Bush

What was the outcome of the dialogue between the master and the slave in the book?

• The master punished the slave

• The master ignored the slave

• The master agreed to set the slave free

• The master sold the slave

What was Mrs. Auld's reaction to Frederick having a book or newspaper?

• Encouragement and hope

• Indifference and boredom

• Anger and apprehension

• Joy and excitement

What did Frederick resolve to do after speaking with the Irishman?

• To work harder and become successful

• To escape one day- no matter what

• To trust more people and be a better man

• To stay where he was and accept his fate

After slavery ended, what other human rights issue did Frederick fight for?

• immigration

• making sure every child could read

• childhood hunger

• women's right to vote

What does the phrase "the light broke in upon me by degrees" suggest about Frederick's understanding?

• It was immediate and complete.

• It came back in slow measures.

• It was confusing and unclear.

• It was rejected and ignored.