"An Account from the Slave Trade"
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9 questions
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The text states that Jeffrey does not have a family that would bring him sorrow to be separated from. Describe the relationship he does have.
The text states that Jeffrey does not have a family that would bring him sorrow to be separated from. Describe the relationship he does have.
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Describe Jeffrey's actions after he finds out he was sold.
Describe Jeffrey's actions after he finds out he was sold.
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Explain Jeffrey's message to his master when he tells him his tale.
Explain Jeffrey's message to his master when he tells him his tale.
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Why was Jeffrey's first speech unconvincing to his master?
Why was Jeffrey's first speech unconvincing to his master?
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Based on the two short paragraphs above, how does Jeffrey's master react to his second speech?
Based on the two short paragraphs above, how does Jeffrey's master react to his second speech?
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Share a one sentence summary of this paragraph.
Share a one sentence summary of this paragraph.
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Identify a word to describe Jeffrey's actions in this paragraph. Do you think Jeffrey's actions are increasing the liklihood that Dorcas will be sold with him?
Identify a word to describe Jeffrey's actions in this paragraph. Do you think Jeffrey's actions are increasing the liklihood that Dorcas will be sold with him?
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Describe the outcome of the auction. Based on Jeffrey's reaction, explain how he feels.
Describe the outcome of the auction. Based on Jeffrey's reaction, explain how he feels.
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Based on Jeffrey and Dorcas's auction experience, how would you describe the life of a slave? What emotions did Jeffrey and Dorcas experience throughout the text?
Based on Jeffrey and Dorcas's auction experience, how would you describe the life of a slave? What emotions did Jeffrey and Dorcas experience throughout the text?