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Who wrote the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?(1 point)
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass

Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe

William Lloyd Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison

Wendell Phillips
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What is the primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To criticize the institution of slavery
To criticize the institution of slavery

To introduce the main themes of the narrative
To introduce the main themes of the narrative

To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave
To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave

To provide a summary of Douglass's life
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In the preface, how does the author describe Frederick Douglass's character?(1 point)
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As timid and reserved
As timid and reserved

As aggressive and confrontational
As aggressive and confrontational

As indifferent and detached
As indifferent and detached

As intelligent and articulate
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What does the author of the preface hope to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative?(1 point)
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To entertain readers
To entertain readers

To gain financial profit
To gain financial profit

To support the abolitionist movement
To support the abolitionist movement

To promote his own political career
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How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?(1 point)
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By including testimonials from other former slaves
By including testimonials from other former slaves

By comparing it to other slave narratives
By comparing it to other slave narratives

By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience
By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience

By providing detailed historical records
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What tone does the author of the preface use when discussing the institution of slavery?(1 point)
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Neutral and unbiased
Neutral and unbiased

Passionate and condemning
Passionate and condemning

Sarcastic and mocking
Sarcastic and mocking

Detached and analytical
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The preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" was written by William Lloyd Garrison.
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The primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative is **to authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave**.
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In the preface, the author describes Frederick Douglass's character **as intelligent and articulate**.
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The author of the preface hopes to achieve **to support the abolitionist movement** by endorsing Douglass's narrative.
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The preface addresses the authenticity of Douglass's account **by emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience**.
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The author of the preface uses a **passionate and condemning** tone when discussing the institution of slavery.