Frederick Douglass was born into slavery around February of 1818 in Maryland. He was separated from his mother when he was only a few weeks old, and his grandparents raised him until he was about six years old. From a young age, Douglass experienced and witnessed the harsh realities enslaved people faced.
After many failed attempts, Douglass was finally able to escape in 1838. With the help of his wife Anna Murray, he disguised himself as a free Black sailor and boarded a northbound train to New York.
The following is an excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave as Douglass recounts his escape.
“It required no very vivid imagination to depict the most frightful scenes through which I should have to pass, in case I failed. The wretchedness of slavery, and the blessedness of freedom, were perpetually before me. It was life and death with me. But I remained firm, and, according to my resolution, on the third day of September, 1838, I left my chains, and succeeded in reaching New York without the slightest interruption of any kind.”
Which of the following is NOT true?
A
Douglass disguised himself as a sailor to escape.
B
Douglass’s mother raised him until 1838.
C
Douglass was afraid of failing to escape.
D
Douglass was born in Maryland.