Question

How did Frederick Douglass feel after Mr. Auld lectured Mrs. Auld for teaching Douglass to read?
a. He was even more determined to learn because he realized that it was forbidden.
b. He was afraid to learn because he did not want to ask Mrs. Auld to go against her husband's wishes.
c. He was less interested in learning because he realized that it would "spoil" him.
d. He was glad that he hadn't learned much because he had other interests.

Answer 1

The best option would be A. Frederick Douglas felt even more determined because he realized that it was forbidden. Also, he realized what strategy white men use to enslave the blacks. Because of this, he knows now what he should do to have his freedom and this is to learn and to be educated.