WorksheetsMyview: From Fredrick Douglas
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 42mins
In paragraph 2 of the selection, Douglass calls his mistress tigerlike to emphasize
threatening she became when she decided to deny him an education
conflicted she was about whether to hate or enjoy being a slave owner
forceful she was when it came to caring for the hungry or needy
angry she became when she witnessed her husband mistreating the slaves
In paragraph 2, the word commanded comes from a Latin root word that means
call
trust
join
order
In paragraph 4, the word prudence comes from a Latin root word that means to
speak
judge
provide
conserve
What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 5 in the selection?
To suggest that a book gave him hope that someday he could be free
To show that reading is an important step in gaining knowledge
To show that he was thinking about running away from his master
To suggest that he could converse with his master if he were well-read
Which of these conclusions about Douglass’s unutterable anguish is supported by paragraph 6?
He sees that his life would have been in turmoil even if he had not become a slave.
He sees that there is no such thing as truth or human rights in the world.
He realizes that his master is correct that he should not have learned how to read.
He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.
Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand what unabated means?
mighty speeches
choice documents
interesting thoughts
frequently flashed
What is the author implying in the last sentence of paragraph 3?
The mistress was a cruel, mean lady.
It was too late to stop him from continuing to learn.
He was always being narrowly watched.
They always suspected him of being up to something bad.
What is most likely the MAIN reason the author includes paragraph 4?
It shows how he was able to make white friends.
It shows how determined he was to learn to read.
It shows how it made him angry because the white boys were free.
It shows that he needed to run errands for the slave owners.
What does bread symbolize in the text?
food
a book
wealth
slavery
What does it mean that the word "FROM" is in front of the title of the story?
that's who wrote it
it's an biography
that's the setting
it's an excerpt (a smaller piece of a bigger story)
Which words are synonyms for the way Douglass began to feel about his enslavers? SELECT THREE.
loathe
abhor
detest
admire
enjoy
What steps did Douglass take to continue learning to read after his mistress stopped teaching him? SELECT TWO.
took his book, ran errands quickly, and found time for a lesson
carried bread for the young boys who agreed to teach him
ran errands quickly and stopped by the library
asked his master to continue teaching him
asked other slaves who knew how to read
Which is an example of a cause-and-effect relationship?
Douglass comes to consider reading both a blessing and a curse.
Douglass gave bread to young boys and they helped him learn to read.
Douglass considers his mistress to be kind and later she is cruel to him.
Douglass was twelve years old and did not want to be a slave for life.
What is Douglass's most likely purpose for writing his autobiography?
to make readers agree that reading is important
to inform readers about the life of a slave
to express feelings about Master Hugh
to tell an interesting story from his past
The more Douglass read books such as "The Columbian Orator," the more he
enjoyed to read.
became hopeful for his future.
realized his value to his master.
came to hate his enslavers.
Why does Douglass say that learning to read was a curse rather than a blessing?
It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape it.
No books were available to him so he had nothing to read.
He was upset that his slave owners would be angry with him.
The young boys who helped him learn could get in serious trouble.
Why does Douglass describe his learning to read as a double-edged sword?
It gave him knowledge but also made him aware of his suffering.
It made him popular among other slaves but hated by his masters.
It allowed him to escape but also made him feel guilty.
It provided him with entertainment but also with punishment.
What is the significance of Douglass giving bread to the young boys?
It symbolizes his generosity and kindness.
It represents his way of bribing them for help.
It shows his resourcefulness in learning to read.
It indicates his desire to make friends with them.
The selection can best be identified as an autobiography because —
it has a narrator describing real people
it has historical figures in authentic settings
it is told in first person about actual events
it is told in third person with accurate facts
Which of the following are you supposed to do in the commentary sentences in your essay?
Connect back to the prompt
Expain your text evidence
give proof of your idea
explain how your evidence proves the idea you gave
give the idea you will prove from your thesis
What is true about a thesis?
it belongs in the introduction paragraph
it gives the 2 ideas you will be writing about
it gives the introduction about the story (title/characters)
it can start with "one.." and "another.."
it should be able to answer the prompt.
Why does Frederick include the word he repeats at the end of the story?
To show how much he hates his ensalvers
to show how much it bothers him that he can't be free
to show that knows the truth about slavery
To show that he is determined to learn how to read
Which evidence from the text best connects with the line "Slavery proved as injurious to her as it did to me" ?
When I went there, she was a pious, warm, and tender-hearted woman.
Under its influence, the tender heart became like stone.
From this time I Was most narrowly watched.
She was not satisfied with simply doing as well as he had commanded.
What role does 'The Columbian Orator' play in Douglass's life?
It is used as a tool by his master to control him.
It is a gift from his new friends, the white boys in the street.
It inspires him to seek freedom and understand his rights.
It helps him learn how to read.
How does Douglass's ability to read influence his perception of freedom?
It makes him content with his life as a slave.
It deepens his understanding of the injustice of slavery.
It leads him to reject the idea of freedom.
It causes him to fear his masters more.
Why does Douglass describe his mistress's transformation as a result of slavery?
To highlight the corrupting power of slavery on slave owners.
To suggest that she was never kind to him.
To indicate that she was forced to be harsh by her husband.
To show that she was always a cruel person.
