Frederick Douglass Checkup Questions 2

“from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass

Read the selection from the autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass. Then, reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each question, citing text evidence.

1. Lines 26–29: What changes did slavery bring about in Douglass’s mistress?

2. Lines 49–76: What evidence shows the attitudes of the white boys? How are these attitudes similar to or different from the attitudes of the master and mistress?

3. Lines 84–92: What happens as a result of the dialogue? Why was the dialogue so interesting to Douglass? What effect may it have had on him?