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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) Seamstress.
(b) Baker.
(c) Potter.
(d) Weaver.

2. What is the name of the doctor Brent wishes Ellen to see in Chapter 33?
(a) Dr. Durham.
(b) Dr. Elliot.
(c) Dr. Long.
(d) Dr. Peters.

3. In what year does Douglass say he went to St. Michael's?
(a) 1904.
(b) 1796.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1885.

4. Which of the following preachers does Douglass say is the favorite of the slaves in St. Michael's?
(a) Mr. Cookman.
(b) Mr. Ewery.
(c) Mr. Humphry.
(d) Mr. Storks.

5. As his narrative begins, Douglass says that he has had two masters. What is the name of his first master?
(a) James.
(b) Lloyd.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Ned.

6. The fair overseer is replaced by which of the following men at Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Mr. Miles.
(b) Mr. Cantor.
(c) Mr. Gore.
(d) Mr. Nichols.

7. According to Chapter 2, what was the total monetary value of the clothing provided for each slave per year?
(a) $20.
(b) $7.
(c) $3.
(d) $14.

8. How many slaves does Brent say Mr. Litch owns?
(a) 200.
(b) 600.
(c) 150.
(d) 475.

9. When Mr. Severe, the overseer, dies, he is replaced by whom?
(a) Mr. Lloyd.
(b) Mr. Hopkins.
(c) Mr. Anthony.
(d) Mr. Townshend.

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

11. What is the name of the young man that helps Brent find her way in Chapter 20?
(a) James.
(b) Charles.
(c) William.
(d) Peter.

12. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Michaels.
(b) Mrs. Hicks.
(c) Mrs. Giles.
(d) Mrs. Cantor.

13. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?
(a) Mr. Handley.
(b) Mr. Cookman.
(c) Mr. Ewery.
(d) Mr. Covey.

14. How much does Brent's son weigh when he is born?
(a) 10 pounds.
(b) 6 pounds.
(c) 8 pounds.
(d) 4 pounds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Douglass' time with the Aulds, which of his former master's children dies?

2. As Chapter 24 opens, how many trips has Dr. Flint made to New York in search of Brent?

3. What is the name of the ship on which Douglass is sent from Baltimore to St. Michael's?

4. In the Preface to Douglass' narrative, Garrison says he became acquainted with Douglass during what year?

5. For what sum does Mrs. Bruce purchase Brent's freedom at the end of the narrative?

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