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WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY? Questions
1. As used in paragraph 51, what does “traffic” most nearly mean?

A
Communication or dealings between individuals/groups
B
Slowed transportation
C
Import and export trade of goods and wares
D
Illegal or immoral trade

2. What to the slave is the Fourth of July, according to the text?—what answer does Douglass provide?

A
It is hypocrisy, a day which reveals to them the injustices of United States history, both past and present.
B
It is a celebration of national independence.
C
It represents the hope that they may one day be freed.
D
Nothing: this holiday holds no meaning to enslaved persons.

3. PART A: To what other holiday does Douglass compare the Fourth of July?

A
Columbus Day
B
Passover
C
Easter
D
Veterans Day

4. PART B: What comparison is Douglass making between these two holidays—in other words, what similarities, according to the author, do they share?-Constructed Response
5. How does Douglass describe the founding fathers/those who supported the American Revolution? Cite evidence from the text.-Constructed Response

6. Why does the author include a quote from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow after paragraph 31?-Constructed Response

7. At what point does the speech change in tone? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.-Constructed Response

8. In paragraph 35, Douglass declares to his audience that “This Fourth [of] July is yours, not mine.” What does he mean in this statement?-Constructed Response

9. Reread the following quotation from paragraph 52: “By an act of the American Congress, not yet two years old, slavery has been nationalized in its most horrible and revolting form.” To what act is Douglass referring here?

A
The Slave Trade Act of 1794
B
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
C
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
D
None of the above

10. How does Douglass portray the American Christianity in reference to slavery/abolition?-Constructed Response

11. As used in paragraph 57, what does the word “infidelity” most nearly mean?

A
Lack of religious belief
B
Unfaithfulness to a spouse or partner
C
Disloyalty
D
A breach of trust

12. Summarize Douglass’ conclusion in two complete sentences.-Constructed Response

Answer 1

1.c 2.a 3.c 4 .a is the answer

Answer 2

Dougles have a very powerful speech regarding slavery in America.He was strongly against the buying and selling of human beings.He gave a powerful speech on slavery to make people aware of this gruesome reality.

1 (d)Illegal and imoral trade

2(A)Its a day of hypocrisy

3 (d) Veterans say

4 (

11 (d)a breach of trust

Douglas always mentioned that we must all stand together and and slavery so that we all may love alike and stay together so that we all enjoy