1. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Chapters 1-6 Review

2. Where/When was Frederick Douglass born? Talbot County, Maryland He was not sure of the year, but he believed it was 1818, based on a conversation he overheard.

3. Describe his relationship with his mother. Her name was Harriet Bailey. He was separated from her shortly after birth She lived 12 miles away She would walk to see him at night after working in the field all day

4. Who was his father? And Why did it not matter? His first master, Captain Aaron Anthony. By law, the children of slaves, become slaves just like their mothers.

5. What event did he describe in this quote? “It was the blood-stained gate, the entrance to the hell of slavery, through which I was about to pass.” The brutal beating of his aunt Hester.

6. Describe Mr. Plummer He was an one of the overseers He drank a lot He was very cruel He carried a whip and a cudgel

7. What Happened? When a slave told the truth about his master, not knowing that he was talking to the master. When an old slave was fishing and happened to be on another slave-owners property by mistake. When a slave girl fell asleep and the baby she was taking care of cried.

8. Baltimore Why is Frederick sent to Baltimore? What gift does he receive when he leaves? How does he feel about Mrs. Auld? What does she do that changes everything for him? What important lesson does he learn from Mr. Auld?