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

2. What did Douglass realize about education in Chapter 6?

3. What was Douglass most upset about by the end of Chapter 8?

4. For about how long does Douglass write he stayed in Master Hugh's family in Chapter 7?

5. Why was Douglass's new master in Chapter 9 different than his previous owners?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Master Thomas find fault in regarding Douglass's work in Chapter 9?

2. How did Douglass learn to read?

3. Why was Douglass so captivated with Mrs. Auld when he met her?

4. How would you describe the narrative point-of-view in Chapter 5?

5. What was Douglass's life as a young slave like, as described in Chapter 5?

6. What was the situation that caused Douglass to go work for Mr. Walter Price?

7. Explain the hopefulness of Douglass in Chapter 5.

8. What was Douglass's life like while with Mr. Freeland?

9. Describe a separation that Douglass goes through in Chapter 8.

10. Define abolitionist and the effect on Douglass of learning the word.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in Douglass's narrative. What does this symbol represent? How do you relate to it? What are its impacts in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Douglass describes situations, such as not wanting to put details about his escape route into his story for fear of other slaves not getting a chance to escape, that give the reader an idea about the type of person he is. Write about your impressions of Douglass and the type of character he had. Cite examples from the book to support your answer. To whom might you compare Douglass today? Why? Do you believe he was an honorable man? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Douglass had multiple masters throughout his life as a slave. Give examples of three of his masters and explain the effects they had on Douglass.Which master had the greatest effect on Douglas, and was that effect positive or negative? How did they differ? Where did he encounter each?

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