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100

What was the name of Frederick Douglass' mother?

Harriet Bailey

100

Who was Frederick Douglass' first master?

Captain Anthony

100

What does emancipation mean? 

The liberating , liberation, or freeing of the slaves.

100

What state was Frederick Douglass born in?

Maryland

100

Why was Douglass unsure of his age?

Slaves were not informed of their birthdate. 

200

How many times did Frederick get to see his mother during his childhood?

4-5 times

200

Who did Frederick suspect was his father? What was his name?

Captain Anthony, his master. 

200

What does abolition mean?

To abolish / end slavery. 

200

What city in Maryland did Douglass move to when he turned 7/8 years old?

Baltimore

200

According to Douglass, why were slave owners in the city less cruel than rural slave owners?

They were less cruel because they cared what their non-slave owning neighbors thought of them. 

300

How many miles did Frederick's mom have to walk at night to able to visit her son?

12 miles

300

When Douglass gets old enough, he moves to his first plantation. Who was the master at that plantation?

Colonel Lloyd

300

What does the word 'overseer' mean?

Manager of a plantation. The man who handles the workers and makes sure the plantation work gets done.

300

When Douglass lived on Covey's farm, he had a view of what Bay?

Chesapeake Bay

300

Why did slaves call Covey "the snake" ?

He would surprise slaves by sneaking up on them through the tall grass.

400

When Frederick Douglass left for Baltimore, he left behind how many siblings (sisters and brothers) in his old plantation?

2 sisters and 1 brother

400

What was the name of the "slave breaker" Douglass had a physical fight with?

Covey

400

What does the term "get religion" mean in this book?

When someone gives their heart to Jesus and starts going to church and living a pure life. 

400

When Douglass lived with Mr. Freeland, what city did he live in?

St. Michaels

400

Why did Captain Anthony whip Douglass' Aunt Hester?

He was jealous of her seeing a young man in another farm. He wanted her for himself. 

500

When Douglass lived with Master Thomas in St. Michaels, two women in his family also worked there. What was his sister's name and what was his aunt's name?

Sister = Eliza

Aunt = Priscilla

500
Douglass considered all White Masters evil for exploiting Black Americans , but there was one he considered at least "fair" and "kind". What was his name?

Mr. Freeland

500

What does Frederick Douglass mean when he accuses White masters of becoming corrupt due to having "irresponsible power" over the slaves?

He means that masters had unlimited power over the lives of their slaves (power to control, physically torture, and even kill) without any legal accountability which led to them becoming evil and abusive. 
500
In chapter 10, and after his failed escape attempt, Douglass and his friends were sent to jail in what city?

Easton

500

Name 3 overseers. 

Mr. Gore, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Severe

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