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- 1. Multiple Choice
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
In this sentence the word "directs" most nearly means
guides or leads.
distracts or confuses.
causes fear and despair.
cheers up or encourages.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence?
efficient
enough
giving
suffering
- 3. Multiple Choice
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love’s ecstasy;
In this line, the word "meditate" suggests
resting in the afternoon.
taking a break from love.
sleeping the rest of the day.
reflecting upon the joys of love.
- 4. Multiple Choice
I could not tell why I ought to be deprived of the same privilege.
Which words in the passage help the reader to determine the meaning of the word deprived?
not allowed
want of information
could tell their ages
deemed all such inquiries
- 5. Multiple Choice
I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it.
From the context of the sentence, what can the reader conclude about the relationship of the words accurate and authentic?
Both emphasize Douglass's desire for freedom.
Both describe information that can be proved.
Both are consistent with a ficticious narrative.
Both are associated with birth records of slaves.
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