Which is evidence to support his claim that enslaved persons are human beings, not brutes?

"...while we are ploughing, planting, and reaping..."

Which best summarizes the view of the future expressed in this quotation?

Slavery will end due to the nation’s principles & the antislavery movement

How does Douglass respond to someone who believes he should “argue” and “persuade” more and criticize less?

He says the reasons against slavery R so obvious that no argument is needed

What does the word obstructions mean in this sentence - Ryan was late because he had encountered several obstructions.

things that block and are “piled up against”

What is the main way in which Douglass supports his argument in his Fourth of July speech?

He lists various arguments made in defense of slavery and refutes them

Which of the following is a counterclaim addressed by Douglass in his Fourth of July speech?

Slavery was established by religious law.

Which of the following is a main or central claim that Douglass argues in his Fourth of July speech?

Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.

Which of these is a noun phrase?

Douglass’s fierce, impassioned speech

What does the word obstinante mean in this sentence - "Becky was obstinate and refused to take out the trash."

stubborn; in a way that “stands against”

Which of these is a noun phrase?

treason most scandalous and shocking

Which of the following is Douglass's response to the counterclaim that slavery was established by religious law?

Slavery is inhuman and therefore cannot be divine (from God).

Why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?

He says that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to many

If there is a disparity between Mia’s grades this year and her grades last year,which of the following must be true?

Mia’s grades this year are DIFFERENT than what they were last year.

“Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man?” Why does Douglass reject the idea that he must give this proof?

even those who support slavery already admit that slaves are people

Which of these is an example where someone conceded?

Sid finally accepted the truth and logic of Sara’s argument.

Which best summarizes Douglass’s judgment of the “conduct of this nation” in his Fourth of July speech?

By engaging in slavery, the United States disgraces itself

Douglass says that “above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?

the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans

studbud

F.D. "What to the Slave..." Speech Test Review

22 termsStudBud Administration196 plays

Review for the Unit 3 benchmark test over Douglass's speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
Which of these is a verb phrase?
must have been hoping
the traditions that held humans in slavery
offended by Douglass's accusations
the many freedoms of the country
2
What is another word for STOLID? 2 correct answers.
unemotional
unpleasant
narrow-minded
unexcitable
3
Which is evidence to support his claim that enslaved persons are human beings, not brutes?
"...while we are ploughing, planting, and reaping..."
"To drag a man in fetters into the grand illuminated temple of liberty.."
."..your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness..."
"… to starve them into obedience and submission to their masters?"
4
Which best summarizes the view of the future expressed in this quotation?
Slavery will end due to the nation’s principles & the antislavery movement
Slavery will end b/c slaveholders cannot afford to fight their opponents
Slavery will end due to public awareness of its gruesome practices.
Slavery will end b/c slaveholders will be punished for violating religion
5
How does Douglass respond to someone who believes he should “argue” and “persuade” more and criticize less?
He says that the DofI and the Bible give the best arguments against slavery
He says that slaveholders are too stubborn to be persuaded by his arguments
He decides to speak more persuasively.
He says the reasons against slavery R so obvious that no argument is needed
6
What does the word obstructions mean in this sentence - Ryan was late because he had encountered several obstructions.
things that aid and are “piled up toward”
things that block and are “piled up against”
things that move quickly and are “piled up behind”
things that encourage and are “piled up higher”
7
What is the main way in which Douglass supports his argument in his Fourth of July speech?
He provides detailed evidence of the suffering that slaves endure
He lists various arguments made in defense of slavery and refutes them
He shows that enslaved persons feel excluded on the Fourth of July
He offers conclusive proof that slaves are legally entitled to equal rights
8
Which of the following is a counterclaim addressed by Douglass in his Fourth of July speech?
Slavery is clearly an inexcusable practice
Slavery was established by religious law.
The Fourth of July “belongs to” the free.
The Fourth of July is a holiday doomed to end.
9
Which of the following is a main or central claim that Douglass argues in his Fourth of July speech?
Slavery is an evil that causes him to become outraged.
Slavery is an evil that is doomed to end in the near future.
Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.
Slavery is an evil that causes great suffering.
10
Which of these is a noun phrase?
Douglass’s fierce, impassioned speech
vehemently denounced the notion
where many were enslaved
of celebrating liberty in a nation
11
What does the word obstinante mean in this sentence - "Becky was obstinate and refused to take out the trash."
rude; in a way that “stands inside”
stubborn; in a way that “stands against”
independent; in a way that “stands apart”
willing; in a way that “stands with”
12
Which of these is a verb phrase?
and that slaves
should have been freed
Douglass, the fiery abolitionist
slavery immediately
13
What is another word for STOLID? 2 correct answers
unemotional
expressionless
frightened
unfriendly
14
Which of these is a noun phrase?
before God and the world
treason most scandalous and shocking
chime in with the popular theme
to pass lightly over their wrongs
15
Which of the following is Douglass's response to the counterclaim that slavery was established by religious law?
The doom of slavery is certain.
Slavery is inhuman and therefore cannot be divine (from God).
Independence day just shows the differences between slaves and free.
The US is guilty of many bloody crimes. No country is worse.
16
Why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?
He does not believe in some of the key values represented by the holiday.
African Americans are excluded from celebrations of public holidays.
He says that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to many
slaves shouldn't celebrate the 4th until they have earned their freedom.
17
If there is a disparity between Mia’s grades this year and her grades last year,which of the following must be true?
Mia’s grades this year are WORSE compared to last year.
Mia’s grades this year are the SAME as they were last year.
Mia’s grades this year are DIFFERENT than what they were last year.
Mia’s grades this year are BETTER than they were last year.
18
“Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man?” Why does Douglass reject the idea that he must give this proof?
the nation refuses to see the contradiction btwn its ideals & its practices
if anyone should prove or disprove this claim, it is the slaveholders
even those who support slavery already admit that slaves are people
the rights of slaves are supported by the Bible and the Constitution
19
Which of these is an example where someone conceded?
Mikela let Miguel go ahead of her in line at the cafeteria.
Tomas told the team that he was taking a break from practice.
Ramon and Taylor agreed to a debate on a controversial topic.
Sid finally accepted the truth and logic of Sara’s argument.
20
Which best summarizes Douglass’s judgment of the “conduct of this nation” in his Fourth of July speech?
By engaging in slavery, the United States disgraces itself
By celebrating liberty, the United States redeems itself
By engaging in slavery, the United States commits a crime
By celebrating liberty, the United States offers hope
21
Douglass says that “above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?
the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans
the anger of slaveholders opposed to slaves’ freedom
the angry protest of African Americans against slavery
the outrage of Northerners opposed to slavery
22
Which of the following is the best definition of denounce?
criticize harshly
announce loudly
punish severely
reason clearly

F.D. "What to the Slave..." Speech Test Review Flashcards | StudBud