8.4.2 Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Douglass was “making friends of all the little white boys” (paragraph 1) most likely because __________.

he did not want to be seen with any fellow slaves

he knew that they could read and he could not

he did not know what to do with his extra bread

he hoped that one of them could convince his owner to free him

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is told in the __________ tense, from a ___________ point of view.

present; first person

present; third person

past; first person

past; third-person

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Douglass does not reveal the names of the boys who taught him to read most likely because ___________.

he wishes that he never learned to read and would like to put it behind him

he had long forgotten who they were

he is still angry at them for having their freedom

it was illegal teach slaves to read and he does not want them to get in trouble

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What does the following passage mainly reveal about the life of Frederick Douglass (paragraph 4)?

“As I read and contemplated the subject, behold! that very discontentment which Master Hugh had predicted would follow my learning to read had already come, to torment and sting my soul to unutterable anguish.”

Douglass’s owner had warned him that learning to read would cause him pain.

Douglass only learned how to read in order to find out how to free himself.

Douglass was threatened with whippings from his owner if he learned how to read.

Master Hugh sympathized with Douglass because he also did not know how to read.

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which is most closely a central idea of this excerpt?

No one felt sorry for the plight of slaves except for slaves themselves.

Reading cannot change how you feel about things.

The process of self-discovery can be a painful one.

Children should not be learning about adult subjects.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

“As I writhed under it, I would at times feel that learning to read had been a curse rather than a blessing.”

“These words used to trouble them; they would express for me the liveliest sympathy, and console me with the hope that something would occur by which I might be free.”

“The moral which I gained from the dialogue was the power of truth over the conscience of even a slaveholder.”

“When I was sent of errands, I always took my book with me, and by going one part of my errand quickly, I found time to get a lesson before my return.”

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the text?

The boys who taught Mr. Douglass to read will be disappointed to see that he does not credit them by name.

Books gave Mr. Douglass the hope that he could one day obtain his freedom.

Mr. Douglass learned to read so that he could study a variety of topics.

Mr. Douglass only thought about freedom when he was reading a book.

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which statement from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

“It is enough to say of the dear little fellows, that they lived on Philpot Street, very near Durgin and Bailey’s ship-yard.”

“The plan which I adopted, and the one by which I was most successful, was that of making friends of all the little white boys whom I met in the street.”

“The moral which I gained from the dialogue was the power of truth over the conscience of even a slaveholder.”

“I was now about twelve years old, and the thought of being a slave for life began to bear heavily upon my heart.”

9.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of denunciation?

a statement that publicly criticizes someone or something

a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so

good judgment that helps a person avoid problems

at full strength

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of prudence?

at full strength

the act of being cleared of blame or accusation

a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so

good judgment that helps a person avoid problems

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of orator?

a statement that publicly criticizes someone or something

a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so

good judgment that helps a person avoid problems

the act of being cleared of blame or accusation

12.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of unabated?

the act of being cleared of blame or accusation

good judgment that helps a person avoid problems

a statement that publicly criticizes someone or something

at full strength

13.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the definition of vindication?

the act of being cleared of blame or accusation

at full strength

good judgment that helps a person avoid problems

a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The disappearance of thousands of votes brought a ________________ from her opponent.

orator

prudence

denunciation

vindication

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The woman was a born __________, able to inspire even the toughest crowds with the power of her fiery words.

unabated

prudence

orator

vindication

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

My ______________ made me study especially hard for the challenging test.

unabated

vindication

orator

prudence

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The party soon became loud, and the noise continued ____________ until after midnight.

unabated

prudence

vindication

orator

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The defendant told reporters that his _______________ by the jury was proof of his innocence.

orator

vindication

unabated

prudence

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