5 Questions
What date did the author's free life begin?
September 3, 1838
What was the author's emotional state during the journey to New York?
Anxious and perilous
What was the author's focus on the morning of the fourth of September?
The strange situation of being a free man
What was fulfilled for the author at that moment?
Their dreams of youth and hopes of manhood
What bond was broken for the author?
The bond that held them to their old master
Study Notes
The Author's Freedom
- The author's life as a free person began on September 3, 1838.
- On September 4, 1838, the author arrived in New York City, marking the beginning of their new life as a free individual.
- The author felt a sense of wonder and awe at the sights and sounds of the city, but their thoughts were also consumed by the unfamiliarity of their new circumstances.
- With their freedom, the author felt a sense of fulfillment of their childhood dreams and adult hopes.
- The author was no longer bound to their former slave owner, referred to as "old master".
- The author was now free from slavery and no longer subject to the control of another person.
This quiz is based on the life of Frederick Douglass, an American social reformer and former slave. It covers his journey to freedom and life in New York. Test your understanding of his experiences and reflections.
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