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

2. At the beginning of the narrative, what does Brent say her is brother's name?

3. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?

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

5. According to Douglass, which of the following is NOT the name of one of the master's sons?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Bruce household Brent finds after escaping North.

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

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

5. As Brent prepares to escape, she is able to spend a little time with her son. What is she surprised to learn upon reuniting with Benny?

6. Why does Brent start to fear her master when she is 15 years old?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Douglass' view of the Underground Railroad with the more conventional view. What arguments does Douglass give against the Railroad? Cite supporting information from his narrative.

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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