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Chapter 3 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 4. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What was Mr. Austin Gore's approach to punishing enslaved people?
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He only punished them when absolutely necessary
He forced his underlings to punish them on his behalf
He punished them even when they were not at fault
He was lenient and did not believe in punishing them
What did the incident between Gore and Demby highlight about slavery?
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Enslaved people could face severe punishment for minor transgressions
Overseers sometimes showed enslaved people mercy
Some overseers would bribe enslaved people
Enslaved people were allowed to disobey as long as they had a valid reason
What did the white establishment's response to Demby's death reveal about their approach to justice?
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They cared about enslaved people's plight but lacked the resources to investigate every incident
They generally distrusted overseers and held them accountable for their actions
They often disregarded the mistreatment of enslaved people and failed to seek justice
They were impartial and always conducted thorough investigations
How was the killing of a Black person treated in Talbot, Maryland, according to Douglass?
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It was seen as a serious crime
It was not considered a crime
It was punished only in cases involving free Black people
It was viewed as a minor crime
How did most white people view enslaved people, according to Douglass?
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They saw enslaved people as inherently evil
They saw enslaved people as helpless and in need of careful supervision
They saw enslaved people as completely worthless
They saw enslaved people as financially but not morally valuable
