What did Sandy Jenkins give Douglass?

A root that made it impossible for a person to be whipped

Why did the slaves call Covey "the snake"?

He would pretend to leave and then sneak up on them while they worked

How did Hugh Auld react to Douglass's severe beating at the shipyard that caused him to almost lose his eye?

He took Douglass to see a lawyer

Why did Douglass address the ships?

He saw similarities between himself and ships because of their chains, He wanted to be them because they were free

What happened with Douglass and the oxen?

The oxen destroyed the cart, almost killed him, and ran away.

Why was being a field hand especially difficult for Douglass?

He wasn't used to doing field work.

How did earning money change Douglass?

It made him realize his master was wrong for taking his money, He had a sense of pride about his work, His desire for freedom increased even more

How did Sophia Auld react to Douglass's severe beating at the shipyard that caused him to almost lose his eye?

She cried and cared for him just like she was his own mother.

Why did Douglass's first escape attempt fail?

One of the slaves involved betrayed them and snitched.

How did learning a trade change Douglass?

He got a taste of freedom for the first time

What was the result of Douglass going to his master for protection?

He had to go back to Covey the next day, Covey tried to whip him and he ran away into a corn field, He was given medicine and was allowed to stay the night

Why did Douglass think religion and slavery was a bad mix?

Slave owners would use religion as an excuse to treat their slaves badly.

Why were the holidays part of "the fraud of slavery"?

Slaves were encouraged to drink and party, which made them look bad

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NOTLOFD Ch. 10

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1
What did Sandy Jenkins give Douglass?
A rind that made it impossible to cry
A root that made it impossible for a person to be whipped
A rope that he could use to escape
A root that made it impossible for a person to stay a slave
2
Why did the slaves call Covey "the snake"?
He would pretend to leave and then sneak up on them while they worked
He would slither around on his belly everywhere
He would hiss at them while they worked
He would unhinge his jaw and swallow his food whole
3
How did Hugh Auld react to Douglass's severe beating at the shipyard that caused him to almost lose his eye?
He took Douglass to see a boxer
He took Douglass to see a doctor
He took Douglass to see a dentist
He took Douglass to see a lawyer
4
Why did Douglass address the ships?
He saw similarities between himself and ships because of their chains
He knew his brother was on one of the ships, and longed to be with him
He wanted to be them because they were free
He wanted his own ship so that he could fly away
5
What happened with Douglass and the oxen?
He completed his task and Mr. Covey rewarded him with extra food.
He completed his task but still got beaten by Mr. Covey.
The oxen destroyed the cart, almost killed him, and ran away.
The oxen became his friends and helped him run away.
6
When did Douglass's terms of service to Mr. Covey end?
Hamburger Day 1869
Halloween 1835
Christmas 1833
Thanksgiving 1834
7
What trade did Douglass learn while back in Baltimore?
Hip walking
Ship caulking
Whip squawking
Chip stocking
8
Why was being a field hand especially difficult for Douglass?
He wasn't used to doing field work.
He wasn't used to being in the city.
He was hungry all the time.
He didn't like Mr. Covey.
9
How did earning money change Douglass?
He would buy too many nice things and became more selfish
It made him realize his master was wrong for taking his money
He had a sense of pride about his work
His desire for freedom increased even more
10
What experience renewed Douglass's desire for freedom?
Being taken care of by his master
Beating Mr. Covey in a fight
Being given the magic root by Sandy Jenkins
Beating Colonel Lloyd at checkers
11
How did Sophia Auld react to Douglass's severe beating at the shipyard that caused him to almost lose his eye?
She yelled at him for starting a fight with white men.
She cried and cared for him just like she was his own mother.
She told him to stop whining and go out and play with her son, Timmy.
She left to give the shipyard workers a stern talking to.
12
Why did Douglass's first escape attempt fail?
Sandy Jenkins had a vision that Douglass would die on the journey.
Douglass became afraid and changed hiss mind.
One of the slaves involved betrayed them and snitched.
The white men knew the passes were forged.
13
Sandy Jenkins was...
A genderless sorcerer who made magic trinkets
A free woman whose husband was a slave
A slave whose wife was free
A slave whose husband was free
14
Who was the "best" master Douglass ever had?
Sophia Auld
Colonel Lloyd
Mr. Covey
Mr. Freeland
15
Why did Thomas Auld send Douglass back to Baltimore?
He tried to teach other slaves to read
He tried to plan an escape
He tried to kill his master
He tried to run a Sunday School for slaves
16
What was Covey's most common excuse for whipping Douglass?
stubbornness
awkwardness
ugliness
loch ness
17
How did learning a trade change Douglass?
He tasted a goat while feeding one for the first time
He got a taste of cornmeal for the first time
He got a taste of molasses for the first time
He got a taste of freedom for the first time
18
What was the result of Douglass going to his master for protection?
He had to go back to Covey the next day
He rode an ox off into the sunset and escaped
Covey tried to whip him and he ran away into a corn field
He was given medicine and was allowed to stay the night
19
Why did Douglass think religion and slavery was a bad mix?
Slave owners would use religion as an excuse to treat their slaves badly.
Slaves who believed in God never ended up earning their freedom.
Slave owners who were religious were too nice to their slaves.
Religious slaves were always alcoholics.
20
What did Mr. Covey do after Douglass beat him in a fight?
Sent him back to Captain Auld
Told the authorities and had Douglass arrested
Cried and begged Douglass to forgive him
Never whipped Douglass again
21
Why were the holidays part of "the fraud of slavery"?
Slaves were encouraged to drink and party, which made them look bad
Slaves were allowed to do anything except drink, which was too tempting
Slaves were allowed to go to church with white people for once
Slaves were still as miserable as ever, even on holidays

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