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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what sum does Mrs. Bruce purchase Brent's freedom at the end of the narrative?
(a) $400.
(b) $600.
(c) $300.
(d) $200.

2. In Garrison's Preface, he says that he sought the aid of the General Agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. What is the name of this man?
(a) Remond.
(b) Henry.
(c) O'Connell.
(d) Collins.

3. During Douglass' time with the Aulds, which of his former master's children dies?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Richard.
(d) Lucretia.

4. Upon Mrs. Bruce's death, how long does the voyage from New York to Liverpool take for Brent and Mr. Bruce?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 12 days.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 28 days.

5. For which relative does Douglass feel especially sorry after the death of his former master?
(a) Mother.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Sister.
(d) Girlfriend.

6. How old is Brent's grandmother?
(a) 84.
(b) 68.
(c) 75.
(d) 50.

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

8. After Brent's disappearance, Dr. Flint sells William and the two children for what sum?
(a) $800.
(b) $1200.
(c) $2400.
(d) $1900.

9. How old is Douglass when he comes across the book "The Columbian Orator" in his private pursuit of education?
(a) 17.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

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

11. After Brent's deceiving letters home, Dr. Flint writes to the major of which city in search of her?
(a) Marblehead.
(b) Boston.
(c) Arlington.
(d) Princeton.

12. At the Bruce house, what is the name of the baby for whom Brent cares?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Mary.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Sarah.

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

14. 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) Georgia.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Louisiana.

15. What is the name of Ellen's companion when Brent finds her in New York?
(a) Leah.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Brent when Dr. Flint begins to pursue her?

2. What is the name of the young man that helps Brent find her way in Chapter 20?

3. Brent learns that prior to William running away, Mr. Sands had intended to free him in how many years?

4. Where does Benny say he thinks his mother is when Dr. Flint asks him?

5. What is the name of the man looking for Brent at the end of the narrative?

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