Autobiography Sketching Quiz

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What is the author's motivation for writing about their life?

To present a truthful account of their life experiences. (correct)

To document historical events accurately.

To seek praise and admiration from friends.

To entertain readers with fictional stories.

Why does the author mention both the dark and bright sides of slavery in their writing?

To show that slavery was only a positive experience.

To emphasize the negative aspects of slavery.

To provide a balanced view of human servitude. (correct)

To confuse and mislead the readers.

What does the author imply about their Southern friends in relation to slavery?

They were equally responsible for the curse of slavery.

They were completely innocent and had no role in slavery.

They were more influenced by the Constitution than by moral values. (correct)

They actively promoted and supported slavery.

Why did the author rebel against the robbery of their liberty?

As a natural response to being deprived of freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the God of nature play in the author's view of slavery?

He is seen as the ultimate ruler of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author expect harsh judgment from critics before their explanation is heard?

Because some parts of their history have been omitted. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the solution to the problem of human destiny developed gradually?

To avoid convulsions in the harmonies of natural laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the author trying to convey by stating 'Principles may be right, but they are not established within an hour'?

Moral force cannot be acquired instantly Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention that slavery was more firmly established after the American Revolution?

To point out a negative consequence of the Revolution Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the author talk about 'the plant of evil' in the text?

Metaphorically representing slavery and its growth Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author feel that complaining about drinking 'the bitter water' may not be justified?

Due to destiny's role in the author's experiences Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by saying 'each principle, to acquire moral force, must come to us from the fire of the crucible'?

'Fire' symbolizes the purification and strengthening process Signup and view all the answers

Autobiography Sketching Quiz

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