From Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Quiz NAME____________________________________ True or False

1) _____Douglass was a slave who taught himself to read and write. 2) _____Douglass was sent to work for Mr. Covey because Covey was a

good guy and Douglass needed softening up because he was so mean.

3) _____Douglass first beating was for attempting to run away. 4) _____Covey frequently beat Douglass during the first six months of his

stay with Covey.

5) _____Master Thomas advises Douglass to return to Mr. Covey.

6) _____Douglass battle with Covey only demoralized him more, and he gave up all hope of freedom and education.

Matching: Using context clues, match the underlined word with the correct definition. Mark your answer on the blank.

7) _____His work went on in his absence almost as well as in his presence;

and he had the faculty of making us feel that he was ever present with us.
8) _____My natural elasticity was crushed, my intellect languished, the

disposition to read departed 9) _____I have already intimated that my condition was much worse, during the first six months of my stay at Mr. Coveys, than during my last six. 10) _____My legs and feet were torn in sundry places with briers and thorns
11)

_____In this state I appeared before my master, humbly entreating him to interpose his authority for my protection.

A) A natural power or ability B) Various; miscellaneous C) To interfere in order to help; intervene D) To become weak E) To make known indirectly Fill in the Blank 12) Douglass walked ______ miles to reach Master Thomas to discuss Covey. 13) Sandy Jenkins gave Douglass ______________ about his current situation with Covey. 14) Douglass momentarily believed that the root was working because ________________________________________________________________________ _________.

Short Answer
15) Douglass writes, I felt as I never felt before. It was a glorious resurrection, from the tomb of slavery, to the heaven of freedom. My long-crushed spirit rose, cowardice departed, bold defiance took its place; and I now resolve that, however long I might remain a slave in form, the day had passed forever when I I could be a slave in fact. (6 points) a) Summarize the circumstances leading up to these line. b) Explain what Douglass is revealing about himself. c) Tell me how this quote shows that Douglass attitude and outlook on life have come full-circle in the reading.