1. How does Douglass describe the slave master who replaced Mr. Hopkins?
(a) As kind and gentle.
(b) As thin and wiry.
(c) As ruthless and violent.
(d) As articulate.

2. Who helped Frederick Douglass with his writing of this narrative?
(a) William L. Garrison.
(b) No one.
(c) Daniel O'Connell.
(d) James McAlister.

3. Approximately how old was Douglass when he went back to his birth place in Chapter 8?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

4. What does Douglass focus on describing in Chapter 3?
(a) The luxuries of slaveholders .
(b) The punishments slaves endure.
(c) Slave families attempt at staying together.
(d) His teenage years.

5. Who became an abusive alcoholic, according to the narrative in Chapter 8?
(a) Master Andrew.
(b) Master Lloyd.
(c) Master Hugh.
(d) Master Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4 Douglass says, "I speak advisedly when I say this,--that killing a slave, or any colored person, in" what county of "Maryland, is not treated as a crime, either by the courts or the community" (20)?

2. What did Douglass start to go through in Chapter 9 that was new to him?

3. What is the possible real reason that the female slave was beaten?

4. Why did Douglass like the job he did for Daniel?

5. What was the name of the overseer for the main farm house of Colonel Lloyd?

(see the answer key)

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