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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. In the Preface to Douglass' narrative, Garrison says he became acquainted with Douglass during what year?
(a) 1841.
(b) 1758.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1794.

2. When Mr. Severe, the overseer, dies, he is replaced by whom?
(a) Mr. Hopkins.
(b) Mr. Townshend.
(c) Mr. Anthony.
(d) Mr. Lloyd.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following preachers does Douglass say is the favorite of the slaves in St. Michael's?

2. After Douglass' aunt is beaten, he learns that she has been meeting her boyfriend. What is the name of the boyfriend?

3. At the Bruce house, what is the name of the baby for whom Brent cares?

4. By what animal is Benny bitten while Brent hides in her grandmother's attic?

5. According to Chapter 2, which of the following were NOT children of Douglass' master?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of Brent's repeated correspondence with Dr. Flint in Chapter 34?

3. What fright does Brent face in Chapters 35 and 36?

4. Why does Douglass not explain how he managed to escape to New York?

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

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

7. When Mrs. Auld begins to teach Douglass the alphabet, why is her husband upset?

8. Describe the process by which Douglass teaches himself to write after Mrs. Auld stops teaching him.

9. At the beginning of his narrative, what reason does Douglass give for not knowing how old he is?

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

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