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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the slaves say kind words about their masters?
(a) Because they were afraid of being traded away.
(b) To receive more food.
(c) To gain better living accomadations.
(d) To gain the masters respect.

2. What is the name of the newspaper Garrison published?
(a) New Englander.
(b) The Slave Trader.
(c) The Slave Master.
(d) The Liberator.

3. In what state was Frederick Douglass born?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Maine.

4. How many slaves had Mrs. Auld owned before Douglass came to live with her?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

5. What was the name of the slave who was killed in the water when he refused to get out after being beaten?
(a) Toby.
(b) Darby.
(c) Demby.
(d) Jo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "West Indies Experiment?"

2. How many overseers were there for the farms that Colonel Edward Lloyd owns?

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

4. Where was Douglass sent to live in order to help a relative of his master?

5. Who did Douglass turn to in order to learn some written words?

(see the answer key)

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