Chapter 1

Question 1

When is Frederick’s Birthday?

Answer 1

Unknown but around 1818

Question 2

What sort of “relationship” did he have with his parents?

Answer 2

Nothing too close, mom would sneak out to see him each night.

Question 3

What are the “advantages” for the slave owner to have mixed-race children?

Answer 3

The master would be both owner and father so they felt the need to be loyal.

Question 4

What did Frederick see happen to his Aunt Hester? Why did this happen?

Answer 4

He watched her get stripped to be whipped until she was covered in blood. She disobeyed her master’s orders.