Most of you will read the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass digitally.  You will use this link to read it.  You may also choose to pick up a copy at the library, bookstore, etc.

FYI
The Kindle edition is free!  So is the Kindle app, for those of you with smart devices.

If you don't want the book, you can read the book here:
https://www.ibiblio.org/ebooks/Douglass/Narrative/Douglass_Narrative.pdf

HW #1 for Frederick Douglass- Read Chapter 1

1.  What is symbolic about the fact that Frederick Douglass does not know his birthday?

2.  Describe Frederick Douglass’ relationship with his mother.

3.  Why do the mistresses mistreat the children with lighter skin?

4.  Describe what happened to Frederick’s Aunt Hester.