Questions and Answers
Who is the author and narrator of the Narrative?
Who is Captain Anthony?
Douglass's first master and probably his father.
Who is Colonel Edward Lloyd?
Captain Anthony's boss and Douglass's first owner.
What is Lucretia Auld's relation to Captain Anthony?
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What does Captain Thomas Auld become after attending a church meeting?
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Who is Hugh Auld?
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How does Sophia Auld change as a character?
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Who is Edward Covey?
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What happens to Betsy Bailey?
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How does Douglass's mother, Harriet Bailey, try to see him?
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Who is William Freeland?
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What is the significance of the Chapter 1 summary?
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What does Douglass learn to do in Chapter 6?
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Study Notes
Frederick Douglass
- Author and narrator chronicling his life as a slave and his escape to freedom.
- Transitioned from an enslaved child to an educated and empowered abolitionist, advocating against slavery.
Captain Anthony
- First master, potentially Douglass's father, and clerk for Colonel Lloyd.
- Notoriously cruel; enjoys whipping slaves, particularly Douglass's Aunt Hester.
Colonel Edward Lloyd
- Wealthy slave owner and Captain Anthony's boss.
- Enforced extreme obedience among slaves and meted out unjust punishments.
Lucretia Auld
- Captain Anthony's daughter and Thomas Auld's wife.
- Inherits half of Anthony's property, including Douglass, and exhibits cruelty akin to her husband.
Captain Thomas Auld
- Lucretia's husband and brother to Hugh Auld.
- Initially pious after attending church, uses his Christianity as a cover for brutal treatment of slaves.
Hugh Auld
- Thomas Auld's brother; occasionally masters Douglass.
- Shows less cruelty than Thomas, but becomes harsher with alcoholism; inadvertently educates Douglass.
Sophia Auld
- Hugh Auld's wife who transforms from kind to cruel upon owning a slave.
Edward Covey
- Known as a "slave breaker"; cruel and cunning in punishing unruly slaves.
- Supposed to train Douglass to be submissive, using varied and severe punishment methods.
Betsy Bailey
- Douglass’s grandmother, who lived in a secluded hut and was not freed after slavery ended.
Aunt Hester
- Douglass’s aunt, victim of constant whipping from Captain Anthony.
Harriet Bailey
- Douglass’s mother who traveled miles to see him and died when he was young.
Sandy Jenkins
- Douglass's acquaintance representing the superstitious beliefs among uneducated slaves.
- Displays kindness but ultimately reveals Douglass's escape plan.
William Freeland
- More fair and straightforward master following Covey; symbolizes the concept of “free land.”
William Hamilton
- Father-in-law of Thomas Auld; occasionally oversees Douglass after Lucretia's death.
William Gardner
- Baltimore shipbuilder where Douglass worked; represents Douglass's journey towards skills and independence.
Anna Murray
- Douglass’s wife, a free black woman; they marry in New York after his escape.
Nathan Johnson
- Abolitionist in Massachusetts; supports Douglass’s transition to freedom and suggests new name.
William Lloyd Garrison
- Founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society; impressed by Douglass’s eloquence and hires him for the abolitionist cause.
Wendell Phillips
- President of the American Anti-Slavery Society; values Douglass as a friend while expressing concern for his safety.
Key Chapters Overview
- Chapter 1: Douglass reflects on his birth and early experiences, hinting at the cruelty of slavery.
- Chapter 2: Describes life under Captain Anthony, the treatment of slaves, and the workings of plantation life.
- Chapter 3: Illustrates the struggle slaves face and their coping mechanisms, like song.
- Chapter 4: Details Mr. Gore’s brutal authority and an instance of murder disguised as punishment.
- Chapter 5: Highlights Douglass's childhood roles and hardships faced at Lloyd's plantation.
- Chapter 6: Examines the transformation of Mrs. Auld and the education Douglass received.
- Chapter 7: Douglass chronicles his growing understanding and hatred of slavery as he learns to read.
- Chapter 8: Discusses the impact of familial ties, and Douglass's apprehension about returning to the plantation.
- Chapter 9: Highlights the inadequacies in food supply by Auld, further emphasizing master-slave dynamics.
- Chapter 10: Details Douglass's experiences and battles with Covey, leading to his newfound defiance.
- Chapter 11: Covers Douglass's escape, his integration into mixed communities, and his growing role as an abolitionist speaker.
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Description
Explore the life of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist. Learn about his masters, including the cruel Captain Anthony and Colonel Lloyd, and their impact on Douglass's journey to freedom. This quiz delves into key figures and themes of Douglass's narrative.
