12 Questions
What prompted the speaker to consider running away to the north?
Two Irishmen advised him to run away.
What was the main role of the abolitionists, as perceived by the speaker?
To assist slaves in running away.
What did the speaker initially pretend upon hearing advice to run away?
Not understanding the advice given.
Why did the speaker hesitate in running away immediately?
He wanted to learn how to write first.
What insight did the speaker gain from observing ship carpenters at work?
How to identify different parts of a ship.
Why did the speaker console himself with the hope of finding a good chance to escape?
He felt that he needed more time to prepare for a successful escape.
What was the main strategy the narrator used to learn how to read?
Making friends with white boys and converting them into teachers
How did the narrator manage to find time to study while running errands?
By completing errands quickly and using the extra time to study
What was the significance of the bread that the narrator carried during errands?
It was shared with the poor white children in the neighborhood
Why did the narrator feel burdened by the thought of being a slave for life?
Because he felt hopeless about his future as a slave
What made the narrator eager to hear people speak about slavery?
To seek solace in shared experiences with others
How did the narrator view his own existence around the age of twelve?
He regretted his existence and wished for death
Test your knowledge on an excerpt from Frederick Douglass' autobiography where he describes his efforts to learn to read and write despite facing challenges. The quiz covers themes of education, perseverance, and friendship.
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