Exploring the Author's Perspective on February 16th

What does the root 'bio' signify in the term 'biography'?

• Study

• Life

• History

• Book

What distinguishes an autobiography from a biography?

• An autobiography is written by another person.

• A biography is not factual.

• A biography is always about a fictional character.

• An autobiography is about the writer's own life.

What was Frederick Douglass's initial feeling before his speech?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Confident

How did the audience react to Frederick Douglass's speech?

• They were silent.

• They booed.

• They left the hall.

• They cheered.

What job was Frederick Douglass offered after his speech?

• Treasurer

• Secretary of the society

• Full-time lecturer

• Writer for the society

According to the author, how did Douglass's fear change as he spoke?

• It increased.

• It remained the same.

• It turned into excitement.

• It evaporated.

What does being 'articulate' imply about a speaker?

• The speaker is humorous.

• The speaker communicates effectively.

• The speaker is unclear.

• The speaker is quiet.

What does the author's use of 'passionate' suggest about Douglass?

• He was bored.

• He was indifferent.

• He was disinterested.

• He was deeply engaged.

What does a 'commanding presence' indicate about Douglass?

• He was disliked.

• He was ignored.

• He was barely noticed.

• He captivated the audience.

What does the author believe about Frederick Douglass as a speaker?

• He was poor.

• He was unremarkable.

• He was average.

• He was exceptional.