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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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