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What event in Douglass's life occurs on January 1st, 1833?
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Douglass escapes from Master Thomas and takes refuge in the city
Douglass leaves Master Thomas to work for Mr. Covey
Douglass is promoted to overseer of Master Thomas's plantation
Douglass buys his own freedom from slavery
Why is Covey even more sinister than Douglass's other enslavers?
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Covey gives Douglass special treatment in order to manipulate him
Covey makes the enslaved people punish one another
Covey forces enslaved people to live separately from their family members
Covey surveils the enslaved people to make them paranoid
What does Douglass's refusal to read hymns signify?
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It represents Douglass's rejection of Covey's religion
It indicates that Douglass cannot read well
It is a small act of rebellion against Covey
It shows Douglass's disrespect for tradition
What was the main reason Covey bought Caroline, the only enslaved person he owns?
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To be his wife's personal assistant
To force her to have children who he can then enslave
To manage the other rented slaves
To serve as a cook and housekeeper in his home
In general, how does Douglass's time with Covey affect him?
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It destroys his hope and interest in intellectual pursuits
It motivates him to escape and seek freedom in the North
It encourages him to develop new skills
It strengthens his resolve to resist and overthrow his master
What do the ships in the Chesapeake Bay represent to Douglass?
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They symbolize freedom and control over one's destiny, inspiring him to consider escape
They represent a reminder of the distant lands from which he was brought as an enslaved person
They represent the wealth and prosperity of enslavers
They symbolize the vastness of the world, making him feel more trapped and helpless
What is significant about Douglass's decision to appeal to Master Thomas?
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It shows Douglass's trust in Master Thomas's fair judgment
It demonstrates Douglass's willingness to forgive and seek help from his former enslaver
It indicates Douglass's desperation and the extent of his suffering under Covey's treatment
It suggests that Douglass believes Master Thomas has power over Covey
How does Sandy Jenkins represent common stereotypes of enslaved people?
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He is defiant against his master and determined to seek freedom
He is resourceful and knowledgeable about nature
He is guarded and unwilling to help other enslaved people
He is superstitious and deferential toward his enslaver
How does Douglass change after taking Sandy's advice and carrying the special root?
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He becomes more submissive to Covey and avoids conflict
He develops a newfound self-confidence and retaliates against Covey
He is able to foresee Covey's attacks and avoid them successfully
He grow stronger and becomes immune to Covey's beatings
What impact does the fight with Covey have on Douglass?
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It leaves Douglass physically weakened and mentally exhausted
It makes Douglass more fearful of Covey and reinforces his submission
It renews Douglass's self-confidence and reignites his desire for freedom
It makes Douglass remorseful and ashamed of his own violence
What does Douglass's resistance reveal about Covey's character?
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It shows that Covey's power is absolute and cannot be challenged
It reveals Covey's physical strength and determination to maintain control
It shows that Covey is fair and willing to atone for his mistakes
It exposes Covey's insecurities and weaknesses
How does Douglass interpret the days off given to enslaved people between Christmas and New Year's?
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He views them as a calculated attempt to prevent insurrection
He sees them as a sign of the enslavers' benevolence and compassion
He considers them a reward for the enslaved people's hard work
He thinks of them as an opportunity for slaves to plan their escape
How does William Freeland differ from Covey?
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Freeland is more physically abusive than Covey
Freeland is more honorable than Covey
Freeland is more demanding than Covey
Freeland is more religious than Covey
What notable action does Douglass take during his time with Mr. Freeland?
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He starts teaching other enslaved people how to read
He begins a rebellion against Freeland
He negotiates better working conditions for all the enslaved people
He manages to escape from Freeland's property
What does Douglass decide toward the end of his first year with Mr. Freeland?
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He decides to stay with Freeland for another year
He plans to continue his education classes for the slaves
He resolves to escape and live on free land
He chooses to confront Freeland about his freedom
What is the primary reason why Douglass includes fellow enslaved people in his escape plans?
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Because he is confident they will increase his chances of a successful escape
Because he enjoys feeling a sense of power over the other enslaved people
Because he believes they can physically overpower Mr. Freeland as a group
Because he is compassionate and concerned for their freedom as well
How does Douglass's ability to read and write help the escaping enslaved people?
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It allows them to secretly communicate with one another
It allows Douglass to forge travel passes from an enslaver
It allows them to read maps and navigate their way to the north
It allows Douglass to write a letter to the authorities explaining their escape
Why is Sandy suspected of having betrayed Douglass the other escapees?
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He previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the escape plan
He was seen speaking with the authorities before the group's capture
He is not present when the group is arrested
He made a last-minute decision to not join the escape
What is the most painful aspect of Douglass's time in jail?
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The demeaning treatment by the slave traders
The poor conditions in the jail
The fear of being sold
The separation from his fellow enslaved people
What is Thomas Auld's initial plan for Douglass after his time in jail?
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To sell him to another slave trader
To send him to the South
To free him as a reward for his honesty
To keep him in jail indefinitely
Why do the white carpenters assault Douglass?
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They are unhappy with Douglass's work performance
They fear that Douglass and other Black workers will take their jobs
They are offended by Douglass's critique of Christianity
They were ordered to do so by their employer
Why is Master Hugh unable to seek legal recourse for the assault on Douglass?
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There were no witnesses to the assault
The lawyer refuses to take up the case
There is no one willing or able to testify
The assailants have fled and cannot be located
How does learning a trade affect Douglass?
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It makes him more content with his situation as he can now earn money
It makes him resentful of the additional work he must take on
It makes him grateful to his enslaver for allowing him to learn
It makes him more aware of the unfairness and hypocrisy of slavery
