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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Henry.
(b) Remond.
(c) Collins.
(d) O'Connell.

3. In her discussion of Dr. Flint, how many slave children does Brent say he has fathered?
(a) 11.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 15.

4. In Chapter 28, Brent mentions that her Aunt Nancy was allowed to marry at what age?
(a) 16.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 13.

5. During which of the following years is Garrison's Preface dated?
(a) 1749.
(b) 1698.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1902.

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

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

8. Where is Douglass sent when he leaves Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Charlestown.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Baltimore.

9. To which state does Dr. Flint send his son on a visit in Chapter 7?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) New York.
(d) Kentucky.

10. What is the name of the slave who is killed by the new overseer at Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Barney.
(b) Giles.
(c) Demby.
(d) Harry.

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

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

13. 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) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 35.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Severe, the overseer, dies, he is replaced by whom?

2. As his narrative begins, Douglass says that he has had two masters. What is the name of his first master?

3. How old is Brent's grandmother?

4. How far is the distance between Brent's grandmother's house and the plantation house where Brent is sent to work?

5. For which relative does Douglass feel especially sorry after the death of his former master?

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