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Why did the author have no accurate knowledge of his age?

  • The author was born in a place where age records were not kept.
  • Slaves were not provided with authentic records of their age. (correct)
  • The author's master deliberately kept the slaves ignorant about their age.
  • The author's mother and he were separated at an early age.

How did the author estimate his age?

  • By comparing his age with the white children in the neighborhood.
  • By hearing his master say he was about seventeen years old in 1835. (correct)
  • By observing the physical changes in his body.
  • By finding an old document with his birthdate.

What reason did the author's master give for not allowing inquiries about the author's age?

  • He thought the author already knew his age.
  • He believed that age was not important for a slave.
  • He considered such inquiries improper and evidence of a restless spirit. (correct)
  • He did not want the author to feel unhappy about not knowing his age.

Why does the author mention that he and his mother were separated at an early age?

<p>To highlight the common custom in Maryland to separate children from their mothers early. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author compare the slaves' knowledge of their ages to?

<p>Horses' knowledge of their ages. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author express unhappiness about not knowing his age?

<p>He feels deprived of the same privilege as the white children. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Mr. Auld's opposition to Douglass's education have on him?

<p>He gained a new understanding of slavery's power dynamics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Douglass to learn to write?

<p>Observing ship carpenters writing on timber at Durgin and Bailey's shipyard. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes did Douglass observe in his mistress's behavior towards his education?

<p>She initially showed kindness but became more violent in her opposition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Douglass feel about learning to read despite the opposition he faced?

<p>He was determined to learn at any cost, feeling inspired by the arguments used against his education. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did slavery have on Douglass's mistress?

<p>It turned her tender-hearted nature into one of fierce opposition towards his education. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Douglass hope to achieve by learning to write?

<p>To write his own pass and escape from slavery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monthly food allowance for the slaves?

<p>Eight pounds of pork or fish and one bushel of corn meal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did slave children unable to work in the fields receive clothing?

<p>From their mothers or the old women caring for them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the author's mother work?

<p>As a field hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves sleep?

<p>On the cold, damp floor with minimal blankets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many masters did the author have?

<p>Two masters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the overseer treat the slaves?

<p>Brutally whipped the slaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Frederick Douglass do to improve his writing skills?

<p>He copied letters from timber and practiced with chalk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Covey frequently whip Frederick Douglass during the first six months?

<p>Using Douglass's awkwardness as an excuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Mr. Covey's attempt to tie up Douglass in the stable?

<p>A physical confrontation where Douglass fought back (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Douglass's unexpected resistance have on Mr. Covey?

<p>It caused Mr. Covey to question Douglass's determination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Covey's attitude towards his slaves' working hours?

<p>He overworked them, starting before dawn and working until midnight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Covey do to Caroline, the slave woman he bought?

<p>Forced her to have relations with another slave for breeding purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's response after his confrontation with Mr. Covey?

<p>He felt empowered and renewed his desire for freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator declare after his battle with Mr. Covey?

<p>His determination to never be a slave in fact, even if he remains a slave in form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about being a slave after his fight with Mr. Covey?

<p>He never considered himself to be fairly whipped again (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Weeden, a religious slaveholder, do to a woman slave?

<p>Kept her back raw with his merciless lash (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Hopkins' practice towards the slaves?

<p>Preemptively whipping slaves on Monday mornings to instill fear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about religious slaveholders?

<p>He criticizes their hypocritical nature and extreme cruelty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite Mr. Auld's opposition, why was Frederick Douglass inspired to learn to read, and how did he view education?

<p>Frederick Douglass was inspired to learn to read as he viewed education as a pathway from slavery to freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the circumstances of Frederick Douglass's learning to read and write, and who aided him in this endeavor?

<p>After seven years in Master Hugh's family, Douglass succeeded in learning to read and write through various stratagems, with initial aid from his mistress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Frederick Douglass resolve to run away, and what inspired him to learn how to write?

<p>Douglass resolved to run away and sought to learn how to write, inspired by ship carpenters in Durgin and Bailey's shipyard, who would mark timber with the name of the part of the ship for which it was intended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did slavery impact Douglass's mistress, and what change did it bring in her behavior?

<p>Slavery proved detrimental to Douglass' mistress, turning her from a pious and tender-hearted woman into someone with a fierce disposition and opposition to education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Douglass's consolation while being too young to escape immediately, and what did he hope to achieve by learning to write?

<p>Being too young to escape immediately, Douglass consoled himself with the hope of learning to write and eventually finding a good opportunity to run away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the beliefs of Mr. Auld regarding educating a slave, and why did he forbid further instruction to Douglass?

<p>Mr. Auld believed that educating a slave would lead to disobedience, making them unmanageable and of no value, and would cause discontent and unhappiness. Therefore, he forbade further instruction, deeming it unlawful and dangerous to teach a slave to read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the methods the narrator used to learn to write while living with Mr. Covey.

<p>The narrator learned to write by copying letters from pieces of timber in a shipyard, a copybook belonging to Master Thomas, and practicing writing on various surfaces using a lump of chalk as pen and ink until he could imitate the handwriting of Master Thomas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the living and working conditions like for the narrator while living with Mr. Covey?

<p>The work under Mr. Covey was grueling, starting before dawn and lasting until late at night, with minimal time for meals. The narrator was worked in all weathers and experienced relentless labor, which ultimately broke his spirit and will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What incident led to a moment of empowerment and assertion of the narrator's will while living with Mr. Covey?

<p>The narrator resisted Mr. Covey's attempt to tie him up, fighting back and causing Mr. Covey and another man, Hughes, physical distress. This defiance against Mr. Covey was unexpected and caused Mr. Covey to tremble and Hughes to be sickened, ultimately weakening their resolve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What extreme act did Mr. Covey commit towards a woman named Caroline while the narrator lived with him?

<p>Mr. Covey purchased a woman named Caroline as a breeder and forced her to have children with a hired man, which resulted in twins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator's act of resistance against Mr. Covey represent a significant moment in the face of oppression?

<p>Despite the extreme hardships and suffering, the narrator's act of resistance against Mr. Covey represented a moment of defiance and empowerment in the face of oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the narrator's experience with Mr. Covey have on his spirit and will?

<p>The narrator's experience with Mr. Covey ultimately broke his spirit and will due to the relentless labor and extreme hardships he endured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the lack of knowledge about his age among slaves?

<p>The author describes the lack of knowledge about his age among slaves as a common experience, likening it to horses' ignorance of their ages. Most slaves, including the author, did not know their ages and were not allowed to inquire about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author consider the lack of knowledge about his age a source of unhappiness?

<p>The author considers the lack of knowledge about his age a source of unhappiness because it deprived him of the same privilege as white children who could tell their ages. He felt unjustly deprived of this basic knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's estimated age based on the information he provides?

<p>The author's estimated age, based on his master's comment in 1835 that he was about seventeen years old at the time, is between twenty-seven and twenty-eight years old at the time of writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention the common custom of separating children from their mothers at an early age?

<p>The author mentions the common custom of separating children from their mothers at an early age to illustrate the harsh reality of slavery and the emotional impact it had on families. He and his mother were separated when he was just an infant, before he even knew her as his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the attitude of masters towards slaves' inquiries about their age?

<p>The author describes the attitude of masters towards slaves' inquiries about their age as dismissive and oppressive. Masters deemed such inquiries as improper and impertinent, aiming to keep their slaves ignorant about their ages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comparison does the author make regarding the slaves' knowledge of their ages?

<p>The author compares the slaves' knowledge of their ages to that of horses, emphasizing that most slaves, like horses, knew as little about their ages, and the masters wished to keep them ignorant about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the significance of the physical confrontation between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey in the context of Douglass's life as a slave.

<p>The physical confrontation with Mr. Covey marked a turning point in Douglass's life as a slave, rekindling his desire for freedom and self-confidence. It represented Douglass standing up to his abusive master and reclaiming his sense of dignity and autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of Bill, another slave, in the confrontation with Mr. Covey and its impact on the outcome.

<p>Bill's refusal to assist Covey during the confrontation with Douglass contributed to the eventual release of Douglass, as Covey realized he had not actually whipped him at all. This refusal highlighted the solidarity among some enslaved individuals and the potential disruption of the power dynamics within the system of slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does Frederick Douglass criticize religious slaveholders, particularly Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins? Provide specific examples from the text.

<p>Douglass criticizes religious slaveholders for their merciless and cruel treatment of slaves, emphasizing the hypocrisy of their religious affiliations and public displays of devotion. He describes Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins as the most despicable slaveholders he had encountered, highlighting their sadistic approach to punishment and their arbitrary and unjust reasons for whipping slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the physical struggle with Mr. Covey reflect Douglass's determination to resist the dehumanizing effects of slavery? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

<p>The physical struggle with Mr. Covey reflects Douglass's determination to resist the dehumanizing effects of slavery by asserting his physical and mental strength in the face of oppressive conditions. This resistance is evident in Douglass's vow to never be a slave in fact, even if he remains a slave in form, following the confrontation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of the physical confrontation with Mr. Covey on Frederick Douglass's mindset and aspirations for the future.

<p>The physical confrontation with Mr. Covey rekindled Douglass's desire for freedom and self-confidence, leading to a shift in his mindset and aspirations for the future. It renewed his determination to challenge the institution of slavery and strive for liberation, despite the continued constraints of his enslaved status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the broader implications of the physical struggle with Mr. Covey in relation to the themes of resistance and resilience within the narrative.

<p>The physical struggle with Mr. Covey exemplifies the themes of resistance and resilience within the narrative, highlighting the capacity of enslaved individuals to assert their agency and challenge the oppressive forces of slavery. It underscores the complexities of power dynamics and the potential for transformative moments of resistance within the context of systemic oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monthly food allowance for adult slaves?

<p>Eight pounds of pork or its equivalent in fish, and one bushel of corn meal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the yearly clothing allowance for adult slaves?

<p>Two coarse linen shirts, one pair of linen trousers, one jacket, one pair of winter trousers made of coarse negro cloth, one pair of stockings, and one pair of shoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clothing were slave children unable to work in the fields given?

<p>Two coarse linen shirts per year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves sleep and what was their bedding situation?

<p>Slaves slept on the cold, damp floor, covering themselves with miserable blankets. Only men and women had coarse blankets, and the rest slept without any bedding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for slaves who did not hear the morning horn summons to the field?

<p>They were whipped by the overseer, Mr. Severe, who stood ready with a large hickory stick and heavy cowskin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overseer's attitude towards ensuring the slaves started working in the field?

<p>The overseer, Mr. Severe, ensured that every slave must be at their post in the field at the sound of the horn, and he was ready to whip anyone who was not ready to start.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's estimated age during 1835?

<p>Around seventeen years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author not allowed to make inquiries about his age?

<p>Deemed improper and impertinent by the master (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author compare the slaves' knowledge of their ages to?

<p>Horses' knowledge of their ages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common custom mentioned regarding children and their mothers?

<p>Parting children from their mothers at a very early age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for slaves who did not hear the morning horn summons to the field?

<p>They were whipped as punishment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the physical confrontation with Mr. Covey have on Frederick Douglass's mindset and aspirations for the future?

<p>It rekindled his desire for freedom and self-confidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comparison does the author make regarding the slaves' knowledge of their ages?

<p>He compares it to a ship without a compass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves sleep and what was their bedding situation?

<p>They slept on straw mats with thin blankets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did slavery have on Douglass's mistress?

<p>It made her harsh and cruel towards the slaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Hopkins' practice towards the slaves?

<p>He whipped them preemptively to instill fear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the author's master give for not allowing inquiries about the author's age?

<p>It was to keep the slaves ignorant and disoriented (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monthly food allowance for adult slaves?

<p>Sufficient for two meals a day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Frederick Douglass do to improve his writing skills?

<p>He practiced writing secretly in the evenings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monthly food allowance for men and women slaves?

<p>Eight pounds of pork or its equivalent in fish, and one bushel of cornmeal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves sleep and what was their bedding situation?

<p>They had to sleep on the cold, damp floor without beds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the yearly clothing allowance for slaves?

<p>Minimal and inadequate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the overseer that would stand ready to whip any slave not ready to start working in the field at the sound of the horn?

<p>Mr. Severe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many masters did the speaker have?

<p>Two (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the penalty for not being in the field at sunrise?

<p>Whipping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's estimated age during 1835?

<p>Around seventeen years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author have no accurate knowledge of his age?

<p>It was considered improper for a slave to inquire about their age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the author describe the attitude of masters towards slaves' inquiries about their age?

<p>Strict and prohibitive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author compare the slaves' knowledge of their ages to?

<p>Horses' knowledge of their ages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention the common custom of separating children from their mothers at an early age?

<p>To emphasize the harsh reality of slave families being torn apart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the author's master give for not allowing inquiries about the author's age?

<p>It was considered improper and impertinent for a slave to inquire about their age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator learn to write?

<p>By copying letters from pieces of timber in a shipyard and from a copybook belonging to Master Thomas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's living and working conditions like while living with Mr. Covey?

<p>Grueling, starting before dawn and lasting until late at night, with minimal time for meals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the narrator's resistance against Mr. Covey's attempt to tie him up?

<p>It led to a moment of empowerment and assertion of his will. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's act of defiance against Mr. Covey perceived as?

<p>A moment of empowerment and assertion of his will in the face of oppression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Covey's treatment towards the narrator and other slaves?

<p>He subjected them to relentless labor and grueling work in all weathers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the narrator's act of resistance against Mr. Covey?

<p>It caused Mr. Covey to tremble and weakened his resolve. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Mr. Auld forbade Mrs. Auld from further instructing Douglass?

<p>He believed educating a slave would lead to disobedience and make them unmanageable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Douglass to learn how to write?

<p>Observing ship carpenters marking timber with the name of the part of the ship for which it was intended (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of slavery on Douglass's mistress?

<p>It turned her from a pious and tender-hearted woman into someone with a fierce disposition and opposition to education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal Douglass hoped to achieve by learning to write?

<p>Finding a good opportunity to run away in the future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Auld's belief regarding the education of slaves?

<p>He believed it would lead to disobedience and make slaves unmanageable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Auld forbid Mrs. Auld from further instructing Douglass?

<p>He believed it was unlawful to teach a slave to read (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monthly food allowance for men and women slaves?

<p>Eight pounds of pork or its equivalent in fish, and one bushel of cornmeal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves sleep?

<p>On the cold, damp floor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the yearly clothing allowance for slaves consist of?

<p>Minimal and inadequate clothing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many masters did the speaker have?

<p>Two masters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the penalty for not being in the field at sunrise?

<p>Whipping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the cruel overseer that would whip the slaves?

<p>Mr. Severe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of the master towards the overseer's cruelty?

<p>The master would only be enraged at his cruelty in extreme cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the speaker describe the living conditions of the slaves?

<p>Extreme hardship and deprivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the speaker's mother's occupation as a slave?

<p>Field hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the speaker's age when his mother died?

<p>Seven years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the yearly clothing allowance for adult slaves?

<p>Minimal and inadequate clothing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the sleeping situation for the slaves?

<p>On the cold, damp floor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the living conditions like for slaves in the 1800s?

<p>Slaves faced extreme hardship and deprivation, with minimal clothing, inadequate food, and harsh working conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the treatment of slaves by the overseers and masters.

<p>Slaves were subjected to cruel and brutal treatment by overseers and masters, including whipping, inadequate food allowance, minimal clothing, and harsh working conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were slave families affected by the system of slavery?

<p>Slave families were often separated, with children being separated from their mothers at a young age, and minimal provisions for family unity or care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the inhumane living conditions have on the narrator?

<p>The brutal treatment of slaves, witnessing the whipping of his own aunt, and the overall inhumane living conditions left a lasting impact on the narrator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the working conditions like for slaves?

<p>Slaves had to endure harsh working conditions, minimal clothing, inadequate food, and were not provided with beds, often having to sleep on the cold, damp floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text provide an account of?

<p>The text provides a harrowing account of the inhumane treatment and living conditions of slaves in the 1800s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the living and working conditions of the slaves under the narrator's first master, Captain Anthony.

<p>The slaves lived and worked under harsh conditions, with brutal treatment from both the overseer and the master. They received minimal food and clothing allowances, had no beds, and were constantly under the threat of punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were slave children treated and provided for under the conditions described by the narrator?

<p>Slave children received their clothing allowance through their mothers or old women caring for them. They often went naked when their clothing failed them, and those aged seven to ten were often almost naked regardless of the season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the sleeping arrangements for the slaves, and how did they prepare for work in the fields?

<p>The slaves were not provided with beds and had to sleep on the cold, damp floor, often sharing a single blanket. They had to be ready for work in the fields at the sound of the driver's horn, and anyone not ready would be whipped by the overseer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator describe the horrifying conditions of slavery, and what were the constant challenges faced by the slaves?

<p>The narrator described the brutal treatment of slaves, the lack of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and beds, and the constant fear of punishment. The slaves also had to do their washing, mending, and cooking after their day's work, leaving them with little time to sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the monthly food and clothing allowances for the slaves, and how did the lack of basic necessities impact their daily lives?

<p>The men and women slaves received a monthly food allowance of eight pounds of pork or its equivalent in fish, and one bushel of corn meal. The yearly clothing for slaves consisted of two coarse linen shirts, one pair of linen trousers, one jacket, one pair of winter trousers made of coarse cloth, one pair of stockings, and one pair of shoes. The lack of basic necessities led to constant hardships and challenges for the slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the overseer, Mr. Plummer, and the master, Captain Anthony, contribute to the harsh treatment and conditions faced by the slaves?

<p>Mr. Plummer, the overseer, was a drunkard and a savage monster who brutally whipped the women slaves. Captain Anthony, the master, was not a humane slaveholder and allowed the cruel treatment of the slaves under his ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Auld's belief regarding educating a slave?

<p>It would lead to disobedience and make them unmanageable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who initially started instructing Frederick Douglass in reading and writing?

<p>Mrs. Auld (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Douglass's mistress ceasing instruction and becoming violent in her opposition to his education?

<p>Douglass was inspired to seek other means of learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Douglass to seek learning how to write?

<p>Ship carpenters marking timber at Durgin and Bailey's shipyard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did slavery affect Douglass's mistress?

<p>It turned her into a fierce and opposed to education (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Douglass's ultimate goal in learning to write?

<p>To find a good opportunity to run away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Douglass's view of education in the context of his slavery?

<p>As a pathway from slavery to freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Auld forbid Mrs. Auld from further instructing Douglass?

<p>Deeming it unlawful and dangerous to teach a slave to read (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who aided Douglass in his learning to read, despite facing opposition?

<p>Mrs. Auld (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Douglass feel about the opposition he faced in learning to read?

<p>He acknowledged the benefit of both the opposition from his master and the aid from his mistress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Douglass's learning to read and write through various stratagems?

<p>He succeeded in learning despite the lack of a regular teacher (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Douglass console himself during his time of seeking to learn how to write?

<p>With the hope of learning to write and eventually finding a good opportunity to run away (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the materials the narrator used to practice writing while learning to write?

<p>Pieces of timber and a copybook (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's living situation like with Mr. Covey?

<p>He lived with Mr. Covey for a year and endured extreme hardships and relentless work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the narrator's resistance against Mr. Covey's attempt to tie him up?

<p>It led to a moment of empowerment and assertion of his will (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator initially learn to imitate the handwriting of Master Thomas?

<p>By continuing copying until he could imitate the handwriting of Master Thomas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's experience like while living with Mr. Covey?

<p>The work was grueling, starting before dawn and lasting until late at night, with minimal time for meals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the narrator's act of resistance against Mr. Covey?

<p>It represented a moment of defiance and empowerment in the face of oppression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Covey force a woman named Caroline to do?

<p>Have children with a hired man (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about being a slave after his fight with Mr. Covey?

<p>He felt a sense of empowerment and defiance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator use to write on a board fence, brick wall, and pavement?

<p>A lump of chalk as pen and ink (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's primary method of learning to write?

<p>Copying letters from pieces of timber and a copybook (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's experience while living with Mr. Covey?

<p>He was worked in all weathers and experienced relentless labor, which ultimately broke his spirit and will (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the physical confrontation between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey?

<p>Mr. Covey eventually released Douglass, realizing he had not actually whipped him at all. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Frederick Douglass vow after the confrontation with Mr. Covey?

<p>To never be a slave in fact, even if he remains a slave in form. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Frederick Douglass describe the religious slaveholders, Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins?

<p>Merciless and cruel, taking pleasure in whipping and terrorizing their slaves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Douglass emphasize about the reasons for which slaves were whipped?

<p>The arbitrary and unjust nature of the reasons for which slaves were whipped. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Douglass reflect on after the confrontation with Mr. Covey?

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What was the impact of the physical struggle between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey?

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What did the narrator use to practice writing while learning to write?

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How long did the narrator live with Mr. Covey?

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What was the result of Mr. Covey's attempt to tie up the narrator in the stable?

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What did Mr. Covey force the woman Caroline to do?

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What was the narrator's response after his confrontation with Mr. Covey?

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How did the narrator feel about being a slave after his fight with Mr. Covey?

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What was the narrator's method for learning to write?

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What was the narrator's daily work schedule under Mr. Covey like?

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How did the narrator feel about religious slaveholders?

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What was the narrator's attitude towards his learning to write?

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What did the narrator use to imitate the handwriting of Master Thomas?

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What impact did the narrator's experience with Mr. Covey have on his spirit and will?

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What was Mr. Auld's belief about educating a slave?

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What inspired Frederick Douglass to learn to read?

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How did Douglass feel about learning to read despite the opposition he faced?

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What was the impact of slavery on Douglass's mistress?

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What was Douglass's consolation while being too young to escape immediately, and what did he hope to achieve by learning to write?

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What was the consequence for slaves who did not hear the morning horn summons to the field?

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How did Douglass estimate his age?

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What did Douglass hope to achieve by learning to write?

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What led to a moment of empowerment and assertion of the narrator's will while living with Mr. Covey?

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What comparison does the author make regarding the slaves' knowledge of their ages?

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What was the role of Bill, another slave, in the confrontation with Mr. Covey and its impact on the outcome?

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What did Mr. Covey frequently do to Frederick Douglass during the first six months?

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Deep focus: A technique of photography which permits all distance planes to remain clearly in focus, from close-up range to ______

<p>infinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dissolve, lap dissolve: These terms refer to the slow fading out of one shot and the gradual fading in of its successor, with a superimposition of images, usually at the ______

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Dolly shot, tracking shot, trucking shot: A shot taken from a moving ______

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Continuity: The kind of logic implied in the association of ideas between edited shots. In 'thematic montage' the continuity is based entirely on ideas, irrespective of literal time and ______

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Crane shot: A shot taken from a special device called a crane, which resembles a huge mechanical arm. The crane carries the camera and cameraman, and can move in virtually any ______

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Cross cutting: The alternating of shots from two sequences, often in different locales, to suggest the sequences are taking place ______

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Bird's eye view: A shot in which the camera photographs a scene from directly ______

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An ______ shows minutely detailed views of objects or people

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A ______ includes the entire human body in the frame

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Liminality is a state of ambiguity stuck in the in-between

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Long take is a shot of lengthy duration

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Mise-en-scène is the arrangement of volumes and movements within a given space

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A ______ now includes smooth hand-held traveling shots

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An ______ provides context for subsequent shots

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An ______ is a panoramic view from a great distance

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Eye-level shot is taken from a height of 5 to 6 feet

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Fish-eye lens distorts images into a sphere

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Flash-editing involves very brief shot durations

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Editing is the joining of one shot with another and is also called montage

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Match the following reform movements with their key advocates:

<p>Reform Movement = Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix Transcendentalism = Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Labor movements = Advocates for addressing the human cost of progress during the Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution = Led to the emergence of labor movements and reform efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following beliefs with their corresponding philosophical movement:

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Match the following consequences of progress during the Industrial Revolution with their corresponding outcomes:

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Match the following societal impacts with their corresponding reform movements:

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Match the following societal changes with their influence during the Industrial Revolution:

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Match the following social classes with their characteristics during the Industrial Revolution:

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Match the following immigration-related aspects with their influence during the Industrial Revolution:

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Match the following economic impacts with their influence during the Industrial Revolution:

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The Turning Point in My Career as a Slave

  • The narrator describes a physical altercation with Mr. Covey, a slaveholder, during which he defends himself and gains a sense of empowerment.
  • The confrontation with Mr. Covey marks a turning point in the narrator's life as a slave, reigniting his desire for freedom and rekindling his self-confidence.
  • The narrator declares his determination to never be a slave in fact, even if he remains a slave in form, after his battle with Mr. Covey.
  • Despite remaining a slave for four years after his fight with Mr. Covey, the narrator never considers himself to be fairly whipped again.
  • The narrator expresses his strong aversion to religious slaveholders, describing them as the worst and most cruel of all slaveholders he has encountered.
  • The narrator provides examples of religious slaveholders in his community, including Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins, who were particularly brutal and merciless in their treatment of slaves.
  • Mr. Weeden was described as a religious slaveholder who kept a woman slave's back raw with his merciless lash, justifying it as a reminder of his authority.
  • Mr. Hopkins, another religious slaveholder, had a cruel practice of preemptively whipping slaves on Monday mornings to instill fear and prevent larger offenses.
  • The narrator criticizes the hypocritical nature of these religious slaveholders, who made high professions of religion while being cruel and abusive towards their slaves.
  • Mr. Hopkins was known for finding any excuse to whip a slave, using minor actions or mistakes as justification for punishment.
  • The narrator emphasizes that the religious slaveholders in his community were the worst he had encountered, despite their outward displays of religious devotion.
  • The narrator expresses that being the slave of a religious master would be the greatest calamity that could befall him, emphasizing the extreme cruelty and hypocrisy he experienced from such individuals.

The Turning Point in Frederick Douglass's Life

  • Frederick Douglass stands up to his abusive slave master, Mr. Covey, after enduring six months of mistreatment.
  • He overpowers Covey in a physical confrontation, leading to a significant change in their relationship.
  • Bill, another slave, refuses to assist Covey, stating that he was hired to work, not to help whip Douglass.
  • The two engage in a two-hour physical struggle, and Covey eventually releases Douglass, realizing he had not actually whipped him at all.
  • This event marks a turning point in Douglass's life as a slave, rekindling his desire for freedom and self-confidence.
  • Douglass vows to never be a slave in fact, even if he remains a slave in form.
  • He reflects on the brutality of religious slaveholders, describing them as the worst and most cruel slaveholders he has encountered.
  • Douglass shares his experience with religious slaveholders, particularly Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins, who were members and ministers in the Reformed Methodist Church.
  • Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins are described as merciless and cruel, taking pleasure in whipping and terrorizing their slaves.
  • Mr. Hopkins has a particularly sadistic approach, whipping slaves preemptively to instill fear and prevent larger offenses.
  • Douglass emphasizes the arbitrary and unjust nature of the reasons for which slaves were whipped, revealing the cruelty and hypocrisy of the religious slaveholders.
  • Despite their religious affiliations and public displays of devotion, Douglass portrays Mr. Weeden and Mr. Hopkins as the most despicable slaveholders he had encountered.

Learning to Read and Write in Slavery

  • Frederick Douglass was taught the alphabet and simple spelling by Mrs. Auld, but Mr. Auld forbade her from further instruction, deeming it unlawful and dangerous to teach a slave to read.
  • Mr. Auld's belief was that educating a slave would lead to disobedience, making them unmanageable and of no value, and would cause discontent and unhappiness.
  • Despite Mr. Auld's opposition, Douglass was inspired to learn to read, viewing education as a pathway from slavery to freedom.
  • Douglass acknowledges the benefit of both the opposition from his master and the aid from his mistress in his learning to read.
  • After seven years in Master Hugh's family, Douglass succeeded in learning to read and write through various stratagems, as he had no regular teacher.
  • His mistress initially started instructing him but eventually succumbed to her husband's command to cease instruction, becoming even more violent in her opposition than her husband.
  • Slavery proved detrimental to Douglass' mistress, turning her from a pious and tender-hearted woman into someone with a fierce disposition and opposition to education.
  • Douglass resolved to run away and sought to learn how to write, hoping to find a good chance for escape in the future.
  • His idea to learn writing was inspired by ship carpenters in Durgin and Bailey's shipyard, who would mark timber with the name of the part of the ship for which it was intended.
  • Douglass, being too young to escape immediately, consoled himself with the hope of learning to write and eventually finding a good opportunity to run away.

Cinematography and Film Terminology

  • Dolly shot now includes smooth hand-held traveling shots
  • Editing is the joining of one shot with another and is also called montage
  • Establishing shot provides context for subsequent shots
  • Extreme close-up shows minutely detailed views of objects or people
  • Extreme long shot is a panoramic view from a great distance
  • Eye-level shot is taken from a height of 5 to 6 feet
  • Fish-eye lens distorts images into a sphere
  • Flash-editing involves very brief shot durations
  • Full shot includes the entire human body in the frame
  • Liminality is a state of ambiguity stuck in the in-between
  • Long take is a shot of lengthy duration
  • Mise-en-scène is the arrangement of volumes and movements within a given space

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