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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Douglass, what did the slaves strive for at Lloyd's plantations?
(a) To be the head slave.
(b) To get extra food.
(c) To work at the main farm.
(d) To get an additional blanket.

2. What was the name of the overseer for the main farm house of Colonel Lloyd?
(a) Captain Jack.
(b) Colonel Edward Lloyd.
(c) Captain Anthony.
(d) Captain O'Connel.

3. When did William Lloyd Garrison see the abolitionist speech described in the Preface?
(a) 1841.
(b) 1862.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1859.

4. Near what river was the main farm Douglass grew up on?
(a) Chippewa River.
(b) Mississippi River.
(c) Miles River.
(d) Maryland River.

5. What does "abolitionist" mean?
(a) Someone who wants to get rid of slavery.
(b) A person from the south who is fighting to keep slavery laws intact.
(c) Someone who wants all slaves in the North free.
(d) Someone who works to make laws for slaveholders stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Douglass unhappy during Chapter 7?

2. Why does Douglas think Mr. Hopkins was replaced?

3. What were the ships Phillips describes in the second Preface carrying?

4. Where did Douglass sleep while working on the plantation as a child?

5. What has stayed in Douglass's memory for the rest of his life, according to his narrative in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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