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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Garrison describe Douglass's nature in the Preface?
(a) Disrespectful.
(b) Self-centered.
(c) Humble.
(d) Condescending.

2. What is one of the contrasting effects of slavery that Douglass suffers, according to Garrison in the Preface (x)?
(a) "No formal education."
(b) "Trembling in fear for his safety."
(c) "A life not worth living."
(d) "Loses his soul."

3. In what city in Massachusetts did Garrison hear the speech about slavery that is described in the Preface?
(a) Springfield.
(b) Nantucket.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) Boston.

4. How many years was Daniel O'Connell a slave in Africa?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

5. When was the second Preface written?
(a) 1894.
(b) 1835.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1818.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Phillips watch being dragged off to be lynched, according to his narrative in the second Preface?

2. When was the opening Preface written?

3. How many shirts did each working slave get for a year?

4. What were the ships Phillips describes in the second Preface carrying?

5. For how many years did Garrison publish his newspaper?

(see the answer key)

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