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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Preface to Douglass' narrative, Garrison says he became acquainted with Douglass during what year?

2. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?

3. What is the name of Ellen's companion when Brent finds her in New York?

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

5. Upon becoming pregnant, which relative does Brent most fear telling of her pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes in the last six months of Douglass' time with Mr. Covey?

2. Why, according to Douglass' recollection of his childhood, are infants separated from their mothers at such a young age in Maryland?

3. What sort of reception does Douglass find in the household of Thomas Auld?

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

5. What is the fate of Douglass' grandmother in Chapter 8?

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

7. When discussing his childhood, why does Douglass say life is generally harder for slaves with white fathers than for other slaves with two black parents?

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

9. What bittersweet moment does Brent have about her grandmother toward the end of her narrative?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-developed essay, explore the concept of age as it relates to Douglass. What does chronological age represent for him? Illustrate the ways in which age is a symbol for Douglass' slavery.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast societal attitudes on race as described by one of the four authors with the state of race in America today. What are the major differences and similarities? Include outside research and supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does Douglass' time with Mr. Covey make him more likely to attempt escape? Cite three ways in which Covey's methods backfire. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.

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