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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Slave Master Mr. Hopkins replaced with?
(a) Mr. Silas.
(b) Mr. Severe.
(c) Mr. Gore.
(d) Mr. Anthony.

2. What do the white sails of the ships mentioned in the second Preface symbolize?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Peace.
(c) Godliness.
(d) Calm.

3. For about how long does Douglass write he stayed in Master Hugh's family in Chapter 7?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

4. What did Douglass start to go through in Chapter 9 that was new to him?
(a) More freedom.
(b) Extreme beatings.
(c) Less work and more time to play.
(d) Extreme hunger.

5. What did the slave master who replaced Mr. Hopkins demand from the slaves?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Douglass turn to in order to learn some written words?

2. What did Douglass's master inadvertently teach him in Chapter 6?

3. Why did the slaves say kind words about their masters?

4. What is the focus of Douglass's descriptions in the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. Who tried to help Douglass learn the alphabet?

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