Dates & Times
When did Douglass move in with Mr. Covey?
January 1, 1833
Mr. William Freeland
For approximately how long did Douglass work for Covey?
Around a year
How many miles did Douglass have to walk when he went to his master to complain about Mr. Covey and ask for protection?
Seven miles
In what month and year did Douglass collapse from exhaustion when working with the fanning wheat?
In August of 1833
What about Douglass' personality changed when he went to work for Mr. Covey?
He found himself "more awkward than a country boy appeared to be in a large city"
What is the exact day Douglass stopped working for Mr. Covey?
Christmas day (December 25th), 1833
What did Mr. Covey "always" use as an excuse to beat Douglass?
Douglass' awkwardness
How many months passed from when Douglass collapsed from exhaustion to when he stopped working for Mr. Covey (round to the nearest month)?
5 months
Under what circumstances did Douglass escape death twice when driving the oxen? Name the circumstances of both times.
1. The oxen threw themselves into many bushes and trees and offset the cart.
2. They rushed through a gate and broke the cart apart into pieces, nearly killing him.