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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) Nancy.
(b) Carol.
(c) Ella.
(d) Fanny.

2. What is the name of the two slaves given the task of overseeing the livery and horses for Douglass' master?
(a) Barney.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Lloyd.
(d) Canon.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing slave conditions during his childhood, Douglass says that slaves were allotted how many pounds of pork or fish per month?

2. What city do the Brent and the Bruce family first visit on their trip together?

3. After Brent's disappearance, Dr. Flint sells William and the two children for what sum?

4. In his discussion of the Auld household, Douglass says that Mrs. Auld practices which trade?

5. What is the name of the neighbor's slave in Chapter 6 whom Douglass witnesses fighting for food with the pigs?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Douglass, why does Mrs. Hicks murder the young slave girl who was watching the baby?

2. To what does Douglass attribute the negative changes in the Aulds toward the end of his time with them?

3. As Brent's narrative begins, when and how does Brent find out that she is a slave?

4. What is the result when Brent falls in love with a free black man?

5. Why, after purchasing her from Dr. Flint, does Mr. Sands agree to send Ellen to the North?

6. Describe the process by which Mrs. Bruce is able to buy Brent's freedom from Mr. Dodge.

7. What does Douglass say about the reasons slaves sing in Chapter 2?

8. Why does Brent refuse Emily Dodge's request that she return home?

9. What is Douglass' life like under Mr. Covey?

10. According to Chapter 11, what is Douglass' opinion of the Underground Railroad?

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