from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an Americ

Why doesn't Douglass's owner, Master Thomas, do something about Douglass's situation with Covey?

• He is afraid of Covey.

• He wants Douglass to be more independent.

• The situation doesn't' worry him.

• Douglass has no evidence to back up his claims

Douglass takes the root from his friend Sandy because Douglass

• fears Sandy's temper.

• shares Sandy's belief in the root's power.

• admires Sandy's intellect and knowledge.

• appreciates Sandy's kindness and concern.

The fight with Covey leaves Douglass feeling

• dirtied.

• humble.

• triumphant.

• wildly confused.

To Douglass, the distinction between being whipped and fighting back is parallel to the to the distinction between

• being good and being bad.

• being a brute and being a human being.

• saving one's pride and saving one's soul.

• feeling physical discomfort and feeling emotional discomfort.

Douglass's standing up to Covey does all of the following except

• surprise Covey.

• show up Covey.

• earn Douglass Covey's fear or grudging respect.

• make Covey ashamed of trying to "break Douglass.