Mrs. Lucretia promised to give Douglass a new pair of shoes before he left for Baltimore.
What item did Mrs. Lucretia promise to give Douglass before he left for Baltimore?(1 point)
Responses
New shoes
New shoes
A pair of trousers
A pair of trousers
A bag to sleep in
A bag to sleep in
A coat
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How does Douglass's use of contrast between his current situation and his expectations of Baltimore contribute to the narrative?(1 point)
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Emphasizes the differences between rural and urban life
Emphasizes the differences between rural and urban life
Demonstrates Douglass's dissatisfaction with his current living conditions
Demonstrates Douglass's dissatisfaction with his current living conditions
Highlights the hardships of slavery and the hope for a better life
Highlights the hardships of slavery and the hope for a better life
Foreshadows the challenges Douglass will face in Baltimore
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Emphasizes the differences between rural and urban life
Emphasizes the differences between rural and urban life
Demonstrates Douglass's dissatisfaction with his current living conditions
Demonstrates Douglass's dissatisfaction with his current living conditions
Highlights the hardships of slavery and the hope for a better life
Highlights the hardships of slavery and the hope for a better life
Foreshadows the challenges Douglass will face in Baltimore
Douglass's use of contrast between his current situation and his expectations of Baltimore highlights the hardships of slavery and the hope for a better life.
What can be inferred about the relationship between Master Daniel Lloyd and Frederick Douglass based on the passage?(1 point)
Responses
Douglass and Master Daniel were bitter rivals on the plantation
Douglass and Master Daniel were bitter rivals on the plantation
Douglass and Master Daniel had no significant interaction
Douglass and Master Daniel had no significant interaction
Master Daniel treated Douglass more harshly than the other slave children
Master Daniel treated Douglass more harshly than the other slave children
Master Daniel provided some protection and care for Douglass
Responses
Douglass and Master Daniel were bitter rivals on the plantation
Douglass and Master Daniel were bitter rivals on the plantation
Douglass and Master Daniel had no significant interaction
Douglass and Master Daniel had no significant interaction
Master Daniel treated Douglass more harshly than the other slave children
Master Daniel treated Douglass more harshly than the other slave children
Master Daniel provided some protection and care for Douglass
It can be inferred that Master Daniel provided some protection and care for Douglass.
How does Douglass's portrayal of his living conditions contribute to his overall argument about the nature of slavery?(1 point)
Responses
Demonstrates the physical comforts available to slaves
Demonstrates the physical comforts available to slaves
Highlights the dehumanizing effects of slavery
Highlights the dehumanizing effects of slavery
Reveals how slaves were able to maintain their dignity and self-worth
Reveals how slaves were able to maintain their dignity and self-worth
Suggests that plantation life was generally pleasant and comfortable
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Demonstrates the physical comforts available to slaves
Demonstrates the physical comforts available to slaves
Highlights the dehumanizing effects of slavery
Highlights the dehumanizing effects of slavery
Reveals how slaves were able to maintain their dignity and self-worth
Reveals how slaves were able to maintain their dignity and self-worth
Suggests that plantation life was generally pleasant and comfortable
Douglass's portrayal of his living conditions highlights the dehumanizing effects of slavery.
How does Douglass use specific sentences and paragraphs to develop his critique of the dehumanizing aspects of slavery in Chapter V? Write your answer in 1-2 sentences.(2 points)
In Chapter V, Douglass uses vivid and poignant descriptions of the brutal conditions and treatment that enslaved individuals endure, emphasizing their lack of basic human rights and dignity. By including specific examples of violence and neglect, he effectively critiques the moral and ethical failings of a society that permits such dehumanization.