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The test will have 10 questions; each is worth 4 points. This is different from previous tests, where answers value 2 points. Your answers should be in complete sentences and many should not be answered in a single sentence. Again, the answer should reflect the topic of the question (Q: "How does Frederick feel about the Underground Railroad?" A: Frederick's feelings toward the Underground Railroad included..."). You will be able to use notes on the test; thus I highly suggest you take them to study. Reading the material is imperative for doing well on the test; if you do not read, your grade will undoubtedly reflect this. Consider this test an essay test and not a short answer test. Essays generally differ from short answer questions in that essays contain a distinguishable beginning, middle, and end.
How does Frederick Douglass feel about the Underground Railroad?
Frederick's idea of happiness and Master Thomas' idea of happiness differ in many ways. Compare and contrast their ideas, using specific examples from the novel to support your answer.
Frederick spent some time in New Bedford, a place which differed greatly from both the South and Baltimore. Discuss the differences, using specific examples.
Frederick's escape attempts differed depending on whose control he was in at the time. Compare and contrast how Master Hugh and Covey acted when they thought Frederick was going to run away. How was Frederick's retaliation different?
Once Frederick found freedom, he experienced some problems he had not initially anticipated, as well as some unexpected advantages. Discuss both, citing specific examples from the text.
Many people played key roles in Frederick obtaining his freedom. These people may have known, at the time, that what they were doing would later assist Frederick; some may not have known. Choose three people as a focus for your answer, describing them and what they did to assist in Frederick's efforts toward obtaining freedom.
When Frederick discusses how he escaped, he doesn't reveal any details. Why do you think he did this? Do you agree with his choice in not telling? Explain why or why not, using specific details from the book to support your answer.
One of the key concepts in Frederick Douglass's autiobiography concerns the hypocrisy of religion with the slave masters. Frederick discusses this in some detail toward the end of the novel. Explain the differences between "Christianity of the Land" and "Christianity of Christ".
In the Appendix, you read a poem called "A Parody." Explain the title of the poem in relationship to the details of the poem.
After obtaining freedom, Frederick's efforts shifted to that of a public speaker pushing toward emancipation for all slaves. He describes his first speaking engagement in the end of the novel. In your own words, describe this event, including the location, the background of anti-slavery involvement for Frederick and others, his difficulties, and how he overcame them.
