Which is most closely a central idea of this excerpt?
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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8th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
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No one felt sorry for the plight of slaves except for slaves themselves.
Reading cannot change how you feel about things.
The process of self-discovery can be a painful one.
Children should not be learning about adult subjects.
2.
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1 min • 1 pt
What was the author's purpose in describing his interactions with the mistress?
To highlight the mistress' kindness towards the author
To emphasize the lack of educational opportunities for slaves
To show the gradual change in the mistress' attitude towards the author
To demonstrate the impact of slavery on familial relationships
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between education and slavery in the text?
Education is shown to be a tool for empowerment and liberation
Education is depicted as a threat to the institution of slavery
Education is portrayed as unattainable for slaves under oppressive conditions
Education is presented as a means to reinforce social hierarchies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the text, why did the mistress initially start teaching the author to read?
Out of a sense of duty towards all individuals
In compliance with her husband's wishes
To empower the author to advocate for his freedom
As a way to challenge societal norms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the text, why did the mistress eventually stop teaching the author?
She feared the repercussions of educating a slave
She believed the author was no longer receptive to learning
She was forbidden by law to educate slaves
She realized the futility of educating a slave
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What effect did learning to read have on the author's perception of his own situation?
It provided him with a clear path to freedom
It intensified his awareness of his enslaved status
It made him accept his fate without resistance
It empowered him to challenge the institution of slavery
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does the author express envy towards his fellow slaves?
They are granted more privileges by their masters
They are unaware of the atrocities of slavery
They possess greater physical strength and endurance
They have never been punished for seeking knowledge
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