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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the friend with whom Brent is reunited on the ship as she runs away?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Ella.
(d) Carol.

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

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

4. According to Douglass, which of the following is NOT the name of one of his master's sons-in-law?
(a) Mr. Cantor.
(b) Mr. Lowndes.
(c) Mr. Winder.
(d) Mr. Nicholson.

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

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

7. What is the published reward for Brent after she has escaped?
(a) $200.
(b) $500.
(c) $400.
(d) $300.

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

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. According to his discussion of his childhood, what is the name of Douglass' mother?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Betsey.
(c) Leah.
(d) Mary.

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

15. How far is the distance between Brent's grandmother's house and the plantation house where Brent is sent to work?
(a) 8 miles.
(b) 16 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 12 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ellen when Dr. Flint throws her in jail in an attempt to get information on Brent's whereabouts?

2. 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?

3. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?

4. 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?

5. What is the name of the two slaves given the task of overseeing the livery and horses for Douglass' master?

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