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Frederick Douglass Quiz

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Frederick Douglass Quiz

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The definition of a self-made man, Frederick Douglass rose from truly austere beginnings to leave a heavy impact on the political impact on America. He escaped slavery, became an abolitionist and was even nominated for Vice President of the United States.

His works on political theory coupled with his fascinating life and times make him a figure still fascinating to scholars over a century after his passing. How much do you know about this iconic political figure?

Take our Frederick Douglass Quiz to find out.

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Instructions:  Answer each question to the best of your ability.  Once you select an answer, a green “Continue” button will appear and allow you to move to the next question.

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What was the birth name of Frederick Douglass?
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Frederick Douglass started his life as an abolitionist after escaping from what state in which he was enslaved?
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Douglass's life as an academic began when he was twelve. He recounts in his biographies that what woman taught him to read and write?
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Days after Douglass escaped slavery, he married what free-woman with whom he had fallen in love?
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Douglass wrote perhaps his most legendary autobiographical work, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, in what year?
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In 1848, Douglass made a grand speech in support of women's suffrage and Feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton at what now-famous convention?
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In 1855, Douglass wrote a follow-up to his previous autobiography. What was the name of this new work?
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Late in Douglass's life, he became the first African-american to be nominated for Vice President of the U.S.A. What woman ran for president and nominated him to be her running mate?
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Victoria Woodhull nominated Douglass to be her running mate with what political party?
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In 1881, Douglass released his final autobiography, entitled which of the following?
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On July 5th, 1852, Douglass gave a legendary speech to an abolitionist group. What is the name of this speech?
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From 1889 to 1891, Douglass served as the Minister Resident to what other country on behalf of the United States?
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The current Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is located on what Washington D.C. estate which Douglass in life called home?
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If you want more information on Frederick Douglass, you can also find our list of Frederick Douglass Books to read here and you can find a list of famous Frederick Douglass quotes here.

Lastly, you can click here to read an overview about his life, along with several important milestones in it.

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