Douglass Test #1 Flashcards
What was Douglass mother’s name?
Harriet Bailey
What was Douglass mother complexion?
She was described as having a “dark, glossy complexion”, with “finely proportions and regular features.
Did Douglass know his father?
He did not know his father. The Identity of his father was never confirmed.
Who was his father?
His father was widely believed to be a white man and possibly one of his owners.
How old was Douglass when his mother died?
Douglass was about 7 years old when his mother passed away.
Why did master Anthony beat Douglass Aunt Hester?
Master Anthony beat Aunt Hester because she was found spending time with a male slave named Ned Robert’s. He did it out of jealousy.
Where did Douglass hide when his aunt was being beaten?
He hid in the closet.
What allowance of food did the men and woman slaves receive?
Eight pounds of pork or its equivalent in fish, and one bushel of corn meal
What was the sound the slaves were awakened to?
By the sound of the overseers horn, a harsh and jarring noise.
What overseer replaced Mr. Severe?
He was replaced by Mr. Hopkins, he was considered less brutal and more humane.
What was the name of the plantation?
The Great House Farm Plantation
Who did the plantation belong to?
Colonel Edward Lloyd
When did the slaves sing most?
When they were feeling unhappy, as it was a way to relieve their pain
