Question

How did Frederick Douglass react to Edward Covey, the cruel slave "breaker" who often beat him?

A. He taught Covey to read and write.
B. He reported Covey to the authorities.
C. He ran away from Covey's home.
D. He stood up to Covey and fought back.

Answer 1

Fredrick Douglass stood up to Covey and fought back and this was how he reacted to Edward Covey, the cruel slave "breaker" who often beat him. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "D". At first Douglass tried to run away to his actual master but was sent back to Covey.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D. Frederick Douglass reacted to Edward Covey, the cruel "slave breaker" who often beat him by standing up to him and fighting back.

Explanation:

In 1833, with 15 years of age, Douglass was rented to Edward Covey, a poor farmer with a reputation as a "slave breaker". His new master flogged him regularly until a year later, almost sunk psychologically, he managed in a confrontation with Covey that he stopped punishing him violently. After this event, Covey returned him to its previous owner.