Question

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Read this text from Paragraph 4 of the passage.

With their kindly aid, obtained at different times and in different places, I finally succeeded in learning to read. When I was sent of errands, I always took my book with me, and by going one part of my errand quickly, I found time to get a lesson before my return. I used also to carry bread with me, enough of which was always in the house, and to which I was always welcome; for I was much better off in this regard than many of the poor white children in our neighborhood. This bread I used to bestow upon the hungry little urchins, who, in return, would give me that more valuable bread of knowledge.
How does this text develop the central idea of the passage?

A. It shows that Douglass was a kind and compassionate person.

B. It shows that white children were crueler to Douglass than the slaveholder.

C. It shows that Douglass learned to read only from children.

D. It shows that Douglass valued education more than food.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (D). In this passage from the “Narrative of the life of Frederic Douglas, an American slave” written by Frederic Douglas main theme – knowledge is the path to freedom – is developed by showing that Douglass valued education more than food: “This bread I used to bestow upon the hungry little urchins, who, in return, would give me that more valuable bread of knowledge”. In this book, Douglas shows that white man in the South have kept slaves ignorant (even of their own birth date and paternity) to prevent their freedom. Douglas managed to get free by his self-education, which later became tool to free all slaves.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation: