Chapter 2-3
Why would a slave whose life on a plantation was very bad fear being sold to a slave-trader?
in fear of the South
What is a maxim?
A general truth or rule of conduct
Who were the family members of Douglass' master Colonel Edward Lloyd?
Andrew, Richard, Lucretia, Thomas Auld
Why Wass it particularly difficult to be the slaves in charge of Colonel Lloyds horses?
B/c he had strict rules about them.
Why was Severe an appropriate name for the overseer?
B/c his punishment was severe
Why does Douglass suggest that slaves sing out of sorrow rather than out of a joy?
B/c they sing their feelings (nothing happy)
How did Colonel Lloyd keep the slaves boys from taking his fruit?
He put tar on the fence
What is the relationship of Colonel Lloyd to Douglass' master?
He was an employee of Lloyd.
What happened to the slave who told Colonel Lloyd the truth about his master?
Sold into Georgia Traders
What is ironic about Colonel Lloyds treatment of his horses compared to the treatment of his slaves?
The horses were treated better?
Why is it difficult to find copies of slave songs?
They couldn't write and didn't want their cries to be recorded
Was there a pecking order among slaves? Explain.
Yes different estates contained different hours of slaves.