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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brent learns that prior to William running away, Mr. Sands had intended to free him in how many years?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

2. 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) 28 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 6 months.

3. As Chapter 7 opens, Douglass says that he lived with the Auld family for how long?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 19 years.

4. What is the name of the kind pastor in Chapter 31 who takes Brent and her friend in?
(a) Rev. Durham.
(b) Rev. Elliot.
(c) Rev. Peters.
(d) Rev. Long.

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

6. What is the name of the man looking for Brent at the end of the narrative?
(a) Mr. Dodge.
(b) Mr. Taylor.
(c) Mr. Thorne.
(d) Mr. Hyde.

7. With what friend does Brent reunite in Chapter 40?
(a) Luke.
(b) Peter.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

8. How old is Douglass in Chapter 8?
(a) 8.
(b) 17.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

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

10. When discussing his master's house, Douglass says that people come from all BUT WHICH of the following towns to see the master's garden?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Easton.

11. How old is Benny, Brent's son, in Chapter 15?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

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

13. How long does it take for Ellen to arrive in Brooklyn after she leaves Mr. Sands?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

15. How old is Brent when Dr. Flint begins to pursue her?
(a) 9.
(b) 17.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Douglass live with his rented master?

2. What is the name of the doctor Brent wishes Ellen to see in Chapter 33?

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

4. At the beginning of the narrative, what does Brent say her is brother's name?

5. According to Douglass, which of the following is NOT the name of one of his master's sons-in-law?

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