Questions and Answers
Who succeeded Mr. Hopkins?
Which overseer was most feared for being cruel and artful?
Gore
What was the name of the slave killed by Gore?
Demby
How was Demby killed?
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Was Gore punished for murdering Demby?
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Who killed two slaves and was boastful about it?
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What did Mr. Hicks's wife do?
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What did Mr. Bondly do?
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Who was a friend of young Frederick at the Lloyd plantation?
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How did young Frederick sleep at the Lloyd plantation?
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What happened to Frederick's feet?
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What did the children eat?
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How old was Frederick when he left the Lloyd plantation?
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Where did Frederick go after the Lloyd plantation?
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How did Frederick feel about Baltimore?
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What was important to Mrs. Lucretia before Frederick went to Baltimore?
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What did Frederick say was his motive for washing his skin before going to Baltimore?
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Who is Cousin Tom?
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Study Notes
Overseers and Violence
- Mr. Gore succeeded Mr. Hopkins as overseer, feared for his cruelty and trickery.
- Gore was notorious for his severe punishments, demonstrating a lack of conscience.
- He killed a slave named Demby who fled during a whipping; Gore threatened him before firing a shot, resulting in Demby's death.
- Gore faced no repercussions for Demby's murder and maintained his position as a respected overseer.
Other Notorious Figures
- Mr. Thomas Lanman killed two slaves, one with a hatchet, without facing punishment and boasted about it.
- Mrs. Hicks’s wife beat a young girl to death for falling asleep while watching a child, evading arrest despite a warrant.
- Mr. Bondly shot an old man fishing on his property; the incident was covered up.
Frederick Douglass's Early Life
- Master Daniel Lloyd was a friend to young Frederick Douglass, who spent leisure time with him, being treated kindly.
- Frederick slept in a corn bag while at the Lloyd plantation, experiencing harsh living conditions.
- His feet suffered severe cracking from frostbite, painfully noted in his writings.
- Children at the plantation were fed mush, competing intensely for food from a trough.
Transition to Baltimore
- Frederick left the Lloyd plantation at about seven or eight years old, moving to Baltimore with Mr. Hugh Auld.
- He felt excited about relocating to Baltimore and did not have nostalgic feelings for his home.
- Before his departure, Mrs. Lucretia Auld insisted on him thoroughly cleaning his skin, which he did in hopes of receiving new trousers.
Additional Notes
- The living conditions highlighted the harsh realities of slavery and the violence inflicted upon slaves.
- The treatment of slaves varied drastically among different overseers and masters, with some exhibiting extreme brutality without repercussions.
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Test your knowledge of Chapters 4-6 from 'The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass'. This quiz covers key figures and events, highlighting the struggles and cruelties faced by enslaved individuals. Refresh your understanding of this pivotal work in American literature.
