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.