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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. How long does Brent live in her grandmother's attic before actually running away?

2. In his discussion of the Auld household, Douglass says that Mrs. Auld practices which trade?

3. Brent says in Chapter 22 that Christmas donations frequently reach what sum?

4. In what year does Douglass say he went to St. Michael's?

5. How many slaves has Mrs. Auld had prior to Douglass' arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, according to Douglass' recollection of his childhood, are infants separated from their mothers at such a young age in Maryland?

2. What does Douglass say about the reasons slaves sing in Chapter 2?

3. Describe the process by which Mrs. Bruce is able to buy Brent's freedom from Mr. Dodge.

4. To what does Douglass attribute the negative changes in the Aulds toward the end of his time with them?

5. What is Douglass' life like under Mr. Covey?

6. Why, after purchasing her from Dr. Flint, does Mr. Sands agree to send Ellen to the North?

7. Describe the process by which Douglass teaches himself to write after Mrs. Auld stops teaching him.

8. When Mrs. Auld begins to teach Douglass the alphabet, why is her husband upset?

9. According to Douglass, why does Mrs. Hicks murder the young slave girl who was watching the baby?

10. As Brent's narrative begins, when and how does Brent find out that she is a slave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Vassa's masters, Mr. King, is kind to his slaves and refuses to beat or abuse them. Instead, he simply sells slaves with whom he is unhappy. Mr. King is a Quaker, and his refusal to torture his slaves is likely in keeping with his religious beliefs. Based on King's treatment of his slaves, does he deserve the title of a good slave owner? The slaves he sells are likely to be abused by their purchasers; does King bear any responsibility for their fate? In a well-developed essay, frame an argument as to whether King is an above-average slave owner or if, by reason of negligence or antipathy, he is just as bad as any other. Use supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the treatment Mary Prince receives at the hands of her various masters. Be sure to include details and supporting information from her narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and analyze the odd behavior of the Woods family. Mr. Woods frequently tells Prince to find another owner, but will not sell her when she does. What reasons do the Woods' have for their treatment of Prince? Present supporting information from the text.

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