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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. Upon Mrs. Bruce's death, how long does the voyage from New York to Liverpool take for Brent and Mr. Bruce?
2. How old is Douglass when he leaves Lloyd's plantation?
3. The fair overseer is replaced by which of the following men at Lloyd's plantation?
4. As his narrative begins, Douglass says that he has had two masters. What is the name of his first master?
5. What is the name of the man in Chapter 36 who has been writing to the Flints of Brent's whereabouts?
Short Essay Questions
1. What changes in the last six months of Douglass' time with Mr. Covey?
2. 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?
3. As Brent's narrative begins, when and how does Brent find out that she is a slave?
4. Explain the ploy by which Brent is able to convince Dr. Flint that she has indeed run away to New York while she is really hiding in her grandmother's attic.
5. What is the fate of Douglass' grandmother in Chapter 8?
6. What is the result of Brent's repeated correspondence with Dr. Flint in Chapter 34?
7. What bittersweet moment does Brent have about her grandmother toward the end of her narrative?
8. Why does Douglass not explain how he managed to escape to New York?
9. What does Douglass say about the reasons slaves sing in Chapter 2?
10. Why, according to Douglass' recollection of his childhood, are infants separated from their mothers at such a young age in Maryland?
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
One of Vassa's masters, Mr. King, is kind to his slaves and refuses to beat or abuse them. Instead, he simply sells slaves with whom he is unhappy. Mr. King is a Quaker, and his refusal to torture his slaves is likely in keeping with his religious beliefs. Based on King's treatment of his slaves, does he deserve the title of a good slave owner? The slaves he sells are likely to be abused by their purchasers; does King bear any responsibility for their fate? In a well-developed essay, frame an argument as to whether King is an above-average slave owner or if, by reason of negligence or antipathy, he is just as bad as any other. Use supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Douglass' experience with slavery with that of Vassa. Include supporting information from both narratives.
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