Name: _____________________________
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Chapters 2-3
Directions: Answer the following questions in your own words.
1. What is Captain Anthony’s relationship to Colonel Lloyd? ________________________________
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2. Compare and contrast the allowances of adult and children slaves. __________________________
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3. Describe the sleeping conditions of slaves according to Douglass. ___________________________
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4. Compare and contrast Mr. Severe and Mr. Hopkins different? ______________________________
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5. What are some of “privileged” jobs that the slaves can hold? _______________________________
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6. How have the slavery songs affected Douglass? How does Douglass interpret these songs?
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7. How was the garden a source of trouble for the slaves? ___________________________________
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8. What is ironic about the colonel’s treatment of his horses? ________________________________
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9. Douglass describes a slave being sold to a Georgia slave trader. Why? _______________________
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10. Why do the slaves boast about their masters to other slaves? ______________________________
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