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"An Account from the Slave Trade"

Last updated about 7 years ago

9 questions

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Question 1

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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.

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Question 2

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Describe Jeffrey's actions after he finds out he was sold.

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Question 3

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Explain Jeffrey's message to his master when he tells him his tale.

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Question 4

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Question 6

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Share a one sentence summary of this paragraph.

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Question 7

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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?

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Why was Jeffrey's first speech unconvincing to his master? 

Question 5

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Based on the two short paragraphs above, how does Jeffrey's master react to his second speech?

Question 8

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Describe the outcome of the auction. Based on Jeffrey's reaction, explain how he feels.

Question 9

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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?