In this selection, the author explains that Frederick Douglas was determined to learn how to read. Which two challenges threatened his ability to do so?
A Enslaved people worked in areas where books were not accessible.
B Enslaved people would get in trouble if books were found in their possession.
C Enslaved people were not allowed to go to school.
D Very few people read during this time period.
E Very few books existed to the public during this time period.
The correct answers are B and C.
Explanation:
Frederick Douglass faced the challenge that enslaved people would get in trouble if books were found in their possession (B), which created a significant risk for him. Additionally, enslaved people were not allowed to go to school (C), limiting formal opportunities for learning to read. These challenges made his determination to learn even more remarkable.