Passage Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

Which statement best describes the central idea of the excerpt?

*Slaves try to find ways to be free.

*Being able to read is a powerful tool.

*Slave masters sometimes accidentally help slaves.

*Having a teacher is unnecessary when learning to read.
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Passages from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

How does the information in the paragraph help the reader understand the master's fear of Douglass learning to read in the Frederick Douglass excerpt?

*The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could spread to other slaves.

*The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could make them want to learn more.

*The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could increase their desire for freedom.

*The paragraph shows that forbidden knowledge among slaves could cause them to sing instead of work.

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