WorksheetsThe Move to Baltimore
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What did Frederick Douglass's new mistress, Mrs. Auld, work as before she was married?
Teacher
Weaver
Nurse
Farmer
How did the new mistress initially treat the narrator?
With cruelty and harshness
With indifference
With kindness and goodness
With suspicion and distrust
Why was Frederick Douglass's new mistress, Mrs. Auld, so kind to him?
This was her first time owning a slave.
She was just a naturally kind person.
She was an abolitionist who believed slavery was wrong.
She was only pretending to be kind so she could hurt his feelings later.
What does the following quote show you?:
"I was utterly astonished at her goodness" (6, 1).
The quote reveals Frederick Douglass's disappointment in Mrs. Auld's behavior.
The quote highlights Frederick Douglass's indifference towards Mrs. Auld's actions.
The quote demonstrates Frederick Douglass's shock at Mrs. Auld's exceptional kindness.
The quote showcases Frederick Douglass's surprise at Mrs. Auld's lack of integrity.
What effect did the new mistress's kindness have on the narrator?
It made him feel uneasy and scared
It made him feel at ease and better
It made him feel angry and resentful
It made him feel indifferent and detached
What does the following quote show you?:
"The crouching servility, usually so acceptable a quality in a slave, did not answer when manifested toward her" (6, 1).
The quote demonstrates Mrs. Auld's body language when she first interacted with slaves.
The quote shows Frederick Douglass tried to be confident and independent when he first met Mrs. Auld.
The quote demonstrates Frederick Douglass's body language when he first interacted with Mrs. Auld.
The quote shows Mrs. Auld's expectations for Douglass to conform, be obedient, and submit to her.
What does the following quote show you?:
"Her favor was not gained by it; she seemed to be disturbed by it" (6, 1).
The quote indicates that Douglass's servile body language was well-received and appreciated by Mrs. Auld.
The quote implies that Douglass's servile body language had no impact on Mrs. Auld's emotions.
The quote suggests that Douglass's servile body language resulted in gaining Mrs. Auld's favor, which disturbed him.
The quote shows that Douglass's servile body language did not result in gaining Mrs. Auld's favor but caused her to feel disturbed.
What does the following quote show?:
"Her face was made of heavenly smiles, and her voice of tranquil music" (6, 1).
The quote shows fear of Mrs. Auld's appearance and demeanor.
The quote shows indifference towards Mrs. Auld's appearance and demeanor.
The quote shows confusion about Mrs. Auld's appearance and demeanor.
The quote shows admiration for Mrs. Auld's appearance and demeanor.
What did the new mistress begin to teach the narrator?
How to read and write
The A, B, C
How to weave
How to sing
How did the narrator feel about the instruction he received from his mistress?
He felt it was of little value.
He was indifferent to it.
He was saddened by it.
He prized it highly.
What change occurred in the new mistress after she gained power over the narrator?
She became more kind and gentle
She remained the same
She became harsh and discordant
She became indifferent and detached
What does Douglass argue caused Mrs. Auld to change from kind to cruel?
Influence of slaveholding
Lack of education
Influence of weather
Influence of technology
Based on the quote below, how does Douglass feel when Mrs. Auld changes?:
"But, alas! this kind heart had but a short time to remain such. The fatal poison of irresponsible power was already in her hands, and soon commenced its infernal work" (6, 2).
Confused and indifferent
Angry and frustrated
Disappointed and saddened
Happy and relieved
What did Mr. Auld believe would happen if a slave learned to read?
The slave would become more valuable to the master.
The slave would become unmanageable and of no value to the master.
The slave would be happier and more content.
The slave would be able to teach other slaves.
Mr. Auld tells Mrs. Auld that if you give a slave "an inch, he will take an ell." What does he mean by this statement?
If you give a slave a small amount of power or freedom, he will demand a lot more.
If you give a slave some personal space, he will be much more comfortable and productive.
If you listen to a slave's concerns, he will respect you more.
If you show a slave that you are afraid of him, he will take advantage of you.
What new understanding did Frederick Douglass ultimately gain from Mr. Auld's words?
The importance of obeying the master.
The white man's power to enslave the black man came from keeping slaves illiterate.
The harmfulness of slavery toward both the slavers and the enslaved.
The difficulty of learning without a teacher.
What did Frederick Douglass resolve to do after learning, through Mr. Auld, what gave the white man power to enslave the black man?
To obey his master more diligently.
To teach other slaves to read.
To learn how to read at any cost.
To escape from slavery immediately.
What does the following quote reveal?:
"In learning to read, I owe almost as much to the bitter opposition of my master, as to the kindly aid of my mistress" (6, 3).
Douglass's master helped him by showing that he was opposed to Douglass's learning, which made Douglass more determined
Douglass's mistress helped him by initially teaching him the alphabet, which gave him basic skills
Douglass's master did not help him learn to read in any way, and Douglass was bitter about it
Douglass's mistress helped him argue back against his master so he could learn to read
What is one major difference between a city slave and a plantation slave according to Frederick Douglass?
City slaves are better fed and clothed
City slaves work harder
City slaves are more rebellious
City slaves are less educated
What does Frederick Douglass say about the reputation of city slaveholders?
They are known for their cruelty
They are known for not feeding their slaves enough
They are anxious to be known for feeding their slaves well
They are known for their kindness
Who were the two slaves owned by Mr. Thomas Hamilton?
Henrietta and Mary
Sarah and Jane
Emily and Anna
Rachel and Leah
What did Mrs. Hamilton use to whip the slaves?
A belt
A stick
A cowskin
A rope
How were the Hamilton's slaves, Henrietta and Mary, treated in terms of food while living in the city?
They were well-fed
They were given three meals a day
They were kept nearly half-starved
They were given only breakfast
What did Mary often contend with pigs for?
Water
Offal
Shelter
Clothing
Why was Mary often called "pecked" instead of her name?
Because she was the one who was always sent to pick out the groceries at the market
Because she took care of the Hamilton's chickens
Because she was constantly nagged by Henrietta and Mrs. Hamilton
Because she was so kicked and cut to pieces
