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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the Auld household, Douglass says that Mrs. Auld practices which trade?
(a) Potter.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Baker.
(d) Seamstress.

2. According to Douglass, which of the following is NOT the name of one of the master's sons?
(a) Daniel.
(b) James.
(c) Murray.
(d) Edward.

3. Garrison states in his Preface that Douglass proves slaves in Maryland were treated slightly better than slaves in all BUT WHICH of the following states?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Louisiana.

4. According to Chapter 2, which of the following were NOT children of Douglass' master?
(a) Richard.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Lucretia.

5. Where does Benny say he thinks his mother is when Dr. Flint asks him?
(a) New York.
(b) Hiding.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Dead.

6. Brent says in Chapter 22 that Christmas donations frequently reach what sum?
(a) $50.
(b) $10.
(c) $15.
(d) $30.

7. How long does Douglass live with his rented master?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

8. Though he does not know for sure how old he is as his story begins, Douglass estimates that he is roughly how old?
(a) 28.
(b) 22.
(c) 35.
(d) 19.

9. After Dr. Flint's death, Brent receives a letter from Emily Flint who has been married. What is Emily's new name?
(a) Mrs. Hyde.
(b) Mrs. Dodge.
(c) Mrs. Taylor.
(d) Mrs. Thorne.

10. Upon becoming pregnant, which relative does Brent most fear telling of her pregnancy?
(a) Brother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Grandmother.

11. How old is Douglass when he leaves Lloyd's plantation?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 8.

12. Upon arriving at the Auld household, Douglass learns that he is to care for their young child by what name?
(a) Charles.
(b) James.
(c) William.
(d) Thomas.

13. What city do the Brent and the Bruce family first visit on their trip together?
(a) Troy.
(b) Boston.
(c) Saratoga.
(d) Albany.

14. How many slaves has Mrs. Auld had prior to Douglass' arrival?
(a) 0.
(b) 12.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

15. In Chapter 9, all BUT WHICH of the following are fellow kitchen slaves?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Mary.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Henny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man in Chapter 36 who has been writing to the Flints of Brent's whereabouts?

2. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?

3. How long does it take for Ellen to arrive in Brooklyn after she leaves Mr. Sands?

4. How old is Brent when her second child, a baby girl, is born?

5. After the slave auction, which of Brent's relatives and fellow slaves resolves to run away?

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