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Who was Douglass's new master after Thomas?
Who was Douglass's new master after Thomas?
Mr. Covey
Why did Mr. Covey whip Douglass?
Why did Mr. Covey whip Douglass?
He did not take off his clothes
What makes Mr. Covey different from the other slaveholders?
What makes Mr. Covey different from the other slaveholders?
He works with his hands
What is Mr. Covey's nickname?
What is Mr. Covey's nickname?
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What is Mr. Covey's 'forte'?
What is Mr. Covey's 'forte'?
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Who is Mr. Covey's only slave?
Who is Mr. Covey's only slave?
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What reminds Douglass of his wretched condition?
What reminds Douglass of his wretched condition?
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What does turbid mean?
What does turbid mean?
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What does ague refer to?
What does ague refer to?
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What causes Douglass to faint?
What causes Douglass to faint?
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What does Douglass do after Covey beat him for fainting?
What does Douglass do after Covey beat him for fainting?
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Who is the slave that Douglass meets while hiding in the cornfield?
Who is the slave that Douglass meets while hiding in the cornfield?
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What does Sandy instruct Douglass to do?
What does Sandy instruct Douglass to do?
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What does Douglass consider 'the turning point in my career as a slave'?
What does Douglass consider 'the turning point in my career as a slave'?
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Why does Douglass think Covey did not punish him for fighting back?
Why does Douglass think Covey did not punish him for fighting back?
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What is the purpose of holidays for the slaves?
What is the purpose of holidays for the slaves?
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Who is Douglass's new master after Covey?
Who is Douglass's new master after Covey?
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What does Douglass say about religion in the South?
What does Douglass say about religion in the South?
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How is Master Freeland different from Master Covey?
How is Master Freeland different from Master Covey?
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What does Douglass do while at Freeland's plantation?
What does Douglass do while at Freeland's plantation?
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What escape plan does Douglass devise?
What escape plan does Douglass devise?
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What thought enters Douglass's mind on the night before the escape?
What thought enters Douglass's mind on the night before the escape?
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What happens after Douglass and his fellow slaves are ratted out?
What happens after Douglass and his fellow slaves are ratted out?
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How does Douglass get out of jail?
How does Douglass get out of jail?
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Who is the new master that Douglass is rented to?
Who is the new master that Douglass is rented to?
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What work does Douglass do under Gardner's authority?
What work does Douglass do under Gardner's authority?
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Who beats Douglass while working at the shipyard?
Who beats Douglass while working at the shipyard?
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Study Notes
Frederick Douglass's Chapter 10 Overview
- Douglass's new master after Thomas is Mr. Covey, known for his deceptive nature.
- Mr. Covey inflicted a whipping on Douglass for not removing his clothes.
- Unlike other slaveholders, Covey is notable for working alongside his slaves in manual labor.
- Mr. Covey has earned the nickname "the snake" due to his sneaky demeanor and deceptive practices.
- Covey's primary skill is deception, which he employs to control his slaves.
- Caroline is the only slave owned by Mr. Covey.
- Sail ships visible in the bay serve as a constant reminder of Douglass's dire condition and longing for freedom.
- "Turbid" refers to a state of being cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
- "Ague" describes a type of illness characterized by fever and shivering, often linked to malaria.
- Douglass faints from exhaustion while carrying heavy wheat.
- After being beaten by Covey for fainting, Douglass runs to Master Thomas’s home seeking refuge.
- While hiding in a cornfield, Douglass meets Sandy Jenkins, another slave.
- Sandy advises Douglass to carry a special root to ward off whippings from Covey.
- Douglass refers to his physical confrontation with Covey as "the turning point in my career as a slave."
- Douglass speculates that Covey chose not to punish him after their fight to maintain his reputation as a powerful slave-breaker.
- Holidays are created for slaves as a means to allow the expression of rebellious feelings.
- After Covey, Douglass is owned by William Freeland, who treats his slaves more fairly.
- Douglass teaches a Sabbath school on Freeland's plantation, promoting education among slaves.
- He devises a plan to escape by paddling a canoe north during Easter holidays.
- The night before the planned escape, Douglass is plagued by the thought that they might be betrayed.
- After Douglass and fellow slaves are betrayed, they are taken to Easton jail.
- Master Thomas intervenes, helping Douglass escape from jail by sending him back to Baltimore.
- Douglass is rented to a new master, William Gardner, where he assists carpenters in building ships.
- At the shipyard, Douglass faces beatings from free black carpenters, highlighting the intersection of race and labor dynamics.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 of Frederick Douglass's autobiography with these flashcards. Focus on the key events and characters that shaped Douglass's experiences. Discover the nuances of Mr. Covey's character and his relationship with Douglass.
