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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Master Thomas believe had marred Douglass as a slave?
(a) His time in the city.
(b) His abiilty to read and write.
(c) His love for his family.
(d) His time on the plantation.

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

3. Why was Douglass's new master in Chapter 9 different than his previous owners?
(a) He wanted to abide by his wife's wishes and treat the slaves well.
(b) He was an abolitionist.
(c) He became a slaveholder when he was older through marriage.
(d) He liked Douglass and treated him better than the other slaves.

4. What was the name of the overseer who Douglass describes as cursing all day and whose death was seen as a blessing in Chapter 2?
(a) Mr. Severe.
(b) Mr. Hopkins.
(c) Mr. Lloyd.
(d) Mr. Anthony.

5. How many slaves were at the main farm?
(a) 10-20.
(b) 30-40.
(c) 100-200.
(d) 300-400.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the slave who was killed in the water when he refused to get out after being beaten?

2. Who was Colonel Edward Lloyd?

3. Who does Douglass describe as "heavenly" in Chapter 10?

4. What is Douglass irritated with his mother for in Chapter 1?

5. What is the subject matter of two books that Douglass read and found interesting?

(see the answer key)

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