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What is Sophia Auld's initial reaction to Douglass's behavior?
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She is pleased with his submission
She is disturbed by his groveling
She is annoyed by his rebelliousness
She is indifferent and ignored him
Why does Mr. Auld intervene in Mrs. Auld's efforts to teach Douglass?
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He believes Douglass should learn a different trade
He thinks education is unnecessary for enslaved people
He is concerned it is illegal and unsafe to teach slaves to read
He wants to teach Douglass himself
Why is Douglass determined to learn?
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To prove Mr. Auld wrong
To become financially successful
To win Mrs. Auld's approval
To become more autonomous
What does Douglass observe about the treatment of enslaved people in Baltimore?
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Enslaved people in the city are treated worse than enslaved people in the countryside
Enslaved people in the city are treated more humanely and live almost like freemen
Enslaved people are treated the same regardless of their location
Enslaved people in the city have fewer legal rights than enslaved people in the countryside
