Who wrote the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?(1 point) Responses Harriet Beecher Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe William Lloyd Garrison William Lloyd Garrison Wendell Phillips Wendell Phillips Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Question 2 What is the primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative?(1 point) Responses 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 criticize the institution of slavery To criticize the institution of slavery To provide a summary of Douglass's life​​​​​​​ To provide a summary of Douglass's life ​​​​​​​ Question 3 In the preface, how does the author describe Frederick Douglass's character?(1 point) Responses As aggressive and confrontational As aggressive and confrontational As indifferent and detached As indifferent and detached As intelligent and articulate As intelligent and articulate As timid and reserved As timid and reserved Question 4 What does the author of the preface hope to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative?(1 point) Responses To support the abolitionist movement To support the abolitionist movement To promote his own political career To promote his own political career To gain financial profit To gain financial profit To entertain readers To entertain readers Question 5 How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?(1 point) Responses 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 By providing detailed historical records By including testimonials from other former slaves By including testimonials from other former slaves Question 6 What tone does the author of the preface use when discussing the institution of slavery?(1 point) Responses Neutral and unbiased Neutral and unbiased Sarcastic and mocking Sarcastic and mocking Passionate and condemning Passionate and condemning Detached and analytical Detached and analytical Question 7 According to the preface, what impact does the author believe Douglass's narrative will have on readers?(1 point) Responses It will confuse and mislead them. It will confuse and mislead them. It will bore and disinterest them. It will bore and disinterest them. It will entertain and amuse them. It will entertain and amuse them. It will enlighten and inspire them. It will enlighten and inspire them. Question 8 How does the author of the preface view Douglass's ability to write his own narrative?(1 point) Responses With admiration and respect With admiration and respect With indifference and apathy With indifference and apathy With skepticism and doubt With skepticism and doubt With criticism and disapproval With criticism and disapproval Question 9 What does the preface suggest about the broader significance of Douglass's narrative?(1 point) Responses It is a minor contribution to literature. It is a minor contribution to literature. It is an important document for understanding American history. It is an important document for understanding American history. It is primarily a work of fiction. It is primarily a work of fiction. It is irrelevant to contemporary issues. It is irrelevant to contemporary issues. Question 10 In the preface, what does the author imply about the potential for change in society?(1 point) Responses Change is impossible and futile Change is impossible and futile Change is inevitable and necessary Change is inevitable and necessary Change is undesirable and harmful Change is undesirable and harmful Change is slow and unlikely

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to the questions based on the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass":

1. Who wrote the preface to "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?

   • William Lloyd Garrison

2. What is the primary purpose of the preface in Douglass's narrative?

   • To authenticate Douglass's experiences as a former slave

3. In the preface, how does the author describe Frederick Douglass's character?

   • As intelligent and articulate

4. What does the author of the preface hope to achieve by endorsing Douglass's narrative?

   • To support the abolitionist movement

5. How does the preface address the authenticity of Douglass's account?

   • By emphasizing Douglass's credibility and firsthand experience

6. What tone does the author of the preface use when discussing the institution of slavery?

   • Passionate and condemning

7. According to the preface, what impact does the author believe Douglass's narrative will have on readers?

   • It will enlighten and inspire them.

8. How does the author of the preface view Douglass's ability to write his own narrative?

   • With admiration and respect

9. What does the preface suggest about the broader significance of Douglass's narrative?

   • It is an important document for understanding American history.

10. In the preface, what does the author imply about the potential for change in society?

    • Change is inevitable and necessary