The narrative of Frederick Douglass - Questions

What did you understand from The narrative of Frederick Douglass? Answer the following questions.

1. Where and when was Frederick Douglass born?

2. Why did he not know his exact age?

3. What was his mother’s name?

4. What does he suspect about his father’s identity?

5. Why were slaves often unaware of their birthdays?

6. How were children and mothers separated, and why?

7. Who usually took care of the children when their mothers were taken away?

8. How did Douglass feel about not knowing his age?

9. What was the attitude of the slave owners towards slaves asking about their age?

10. Based on the excerpt, what emotions do you think Douglass wants to convey about slavery?