Name:  _____________________________
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Chapter 1	

Directions:  Answer the following questions in your own words.

1.  Why doesn’t Frederick Douglass know how old he is?  How old does he think that he is?

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2.  What does Frederick Douglass know about his father? _______________________________

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3.  Describe Frederick Douglass’s meetings with his mother. _____________________________

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4.  According to Douglass, why is it harder for a slave when his master is his father? __________

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5.  Describe Captain Anthony. _____________________________________________________

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6.  What horrible thing happens to Aunt Hester that haunts Douglass?  _____________________

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7.  Why does Captain Anthony get so mad at Aunt Hester?  ______________________________

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8.   Where is Douglass hiding when Aunt Hester is punished? ____________________________

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9.  How was Douglass protected from violence earlier in his life? _________________________

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