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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Douglass begin Chapter 1 talking about?
2. What is William Lloyd Garrison well-known for being?
3. How many overseers were there for the farms that Colonel Edward Lloyd owns?
4. What did the Colonel often do when the slaves disrespected him?
5. What brings tears to Douglass's eyes, according to his narrative in Chapter 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was Wendell Phillips?
2. What information does Douglass relate about himself in the beginning of Chapter 1?
3. What does Phillips compare slaves to in the second Preface?
4. What common practice upsets Douglass, according to his narrative in Chapter 1?
5. Why does Phillips say he does not want to know Douglass's name or place of birth in the second Preface?
6. Why did the slaves claim that their master was better than other slaves' masters?
7. Why is Douglass so concerned about his age in Chapter 1?
8. What does Douglass mention in particular about the slaves suffering in Chapter 2?
9. What is the irony regarding the slaves wanting to work at the main farm?
10. How does Douglass describe the treatment of mulatto slaves in Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Douglass uses irony throughout his book. Define irony and then discuss three examples of irony that Douglass uses. Why does Douglass use irony in describing his experiences as a slave? What type of irony is used? What effect does it create?
Essay Topic 2
Explain and give examples of how Douglass learned to read and write. How did his learning to read and write affect him both in good and bad ways? Were there any other skills that Douglass learned that both helped and hindered him? How?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in Douglass's narrative. What does this symbol represent? How do you relate to it? What are its impacts in the narrative?
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