Narrator's Life and Experiences as a Slave

The transcript details the life of a slave born in Maryland, highlighting the lack of knowledge about personal details like age, the separation from his mother, and the harsh realities of slavery. It describes the cruel treatment by masters and the systemic issues within slavery, including the exploitation of slave women and the resulting mixed-race children. The narrative provides a personal account of the emotional and physical hardships endured.

Where was the narrator born?

• Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough, Maryland

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Richmond, Virginia

Why did the narrator not know his age?

• His parents never told him.

• He was too young to remember.

• Slaves were not allowed to know their ages.

• He lost his birth certificate.

What was the name of the narrator's mother?

• Harriet Tubman

• Betsy Bailey

• Mary Johnson

• Harriet Bailey

What was a common practice regarding slave children and their mothers?

• They were kept together until adulthood.

• They were separated at a very early age.

• They were sent to different plantations.

• They were allowed to live with their fathers.

How did the narrator's mother visit him?

• She visited during the day.

• She never visited him.

• She visited at night after work.

• She sent letters.

What was the rumor about the narrator's father?

• He was a famous politician.

• He was a white man, possibly the master.

• He was a slave from another plantation.

• He was a wealthy businessman.

Who was the narrator's first master?

• Mr. Stewart

• Captain Anthony

• Ned Roberts

• Colonel Edward Lloyd

What was the role of Plummer on the plantation?

• He was a slave who worked in the fields.

• He was a foul-mouthed and savage drunkard.

• He was the plantation's cook.

• He was a kind overseer.

What did Captain Anthony do to Aunt Hester?

• He sold her to another plantation.

• He brutally whipped her.

• He ignored her completely.

• He praised her for her work.

How did the narrator react to witnessing Aunt Hester's punishment?

• He ran away from the plantation.

• He was indifferent.

• He was terrified and hid.

• He tried to intervene.