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What prompted the speaker to consider running away to the north?
What prompted the speaker to consider running away to the north?
- He overheard abolitionists discussing escape routes.
- He witnessed a slave being caught after escaping.
- Two Irishmen advised him to run away. (correct)
- The ship carpenters suggested it while he was in the ship-yard.
What was the main role of the abolitionists, as perceived by the speaker?
What was the main role of the abolitionists, as perceived by the speaker?
- To assist slaves in running away. (correct)
- To capture escaped slaves and return them.
- To educate slaves on their rights.
- To set fire to slaveholder properties.
What did the speaker initially pretend upon hearing advice to run away?
What did the speaker initially pretend upon hearing advice to run away?
- Not understanding the advice given. (correct)
- Ignoring the advice completely.
- Planning to seek help from his master.
- Being eager to escape immediately.
Why did the speaker hesitate in running away immediately?
Why did the speaker hesitate in running away immediately?
What insight did the speaker gain from observing ship carpenters at work?
What insight did the speaker gain from observing ship carpenters at work?
Why did the speaker console himself with the hope of finding a good chance to escape?
Why did the speaker console himself with the hope of finding a good chance to escape?
What was the main strategy the narrator used to learn how to read?
What was the main strategy the narrator used to learn how to read?
How did the narrator manage to find time to study while running errands?
How did the narrator manage to find time to study while running errands?
What was the significance of the bread that the narrator carried during errands?
What was the significance of the bread that the narrator carried during errands?
Why did the narrator feel burdened by the thought of being a slave for life?
Why did the narrator feel burdened by the thought of being a slave for life?
What made the narrator eager to hear people speak about slavery?
What made the narrator eager to hear people speak about slavery?
How did the narrator view his own existence around the age of twelve?
How did the narrator view his own existence around the age of twelve?
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