Answer Key
Question 1 (Worth 10 points)
Douglass decides to enter a complaint against Mr. Covey with his master, Thomas, who finally instructs him to:
return to Mr. Covey to collect his belongings and wages for Master Thomas.
return to Covey immediately, that he (Thomas) suspected he deserved the beating.
stay the night at St. Michael's and then return to Mr. Covey in the morning.
go to Mr. Hugh Auld's house immediately to resume his position as house servant.
Points earned on this question: 10
Question 2 (Worth 10 points)
Douglass lived with Mr. Covey for a total of:
four years
three years
six months
one year
Points earned on this question: 10
Question 3 (Worth 10 points)
Mr. Covey's character can best be described as:
a violent bully who cowers when faced with firm resistance.
a charming man who wrestled with the idea of of slavery in his heart.
a minister-type who uses religion to justify the severe abuse of his slaves.
a soft-spoken introvert who had a hard time making his slaves obey him.
Points earned on this question: 0
Question 4 (Worth 10 points)
When Douglass flees to Thomas' farm, Thomas gives him yet another beating.
True
False
Points earned on this question: 10
Question 5 (Worth 10 points)
Douglass' fellow slave, Bill, joins in the beating to which Douglass is subjected.
True
False
Points earned on this question: 10
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