Question

Read this excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

From that moment, I understood the pathway from slavery to freedom. It was just what I wanted, and I got it at a time when I the least expected it. Whilst I was saddened by the thought of losing the aid of my kind mistress, I was gladdened by the invaluable instruction which, by the merest accident, I had gained from my master. Though conscious of the difficulty of learning without a teacher, I set out with high hope, and a fixed purpose, at whatever cost of trouble, to learn how to read.

Which statement best describes Douglass's viewpoint?

He believes his master has a map that will reveal an escape route.
He is determined that reading and knowledge will be his keys to freedom.
He is optimistic about finding a new reading teacher in the community.
He is disappointed that his mistress has chosen a new pupil.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Douglass's viewpoint is: **He is determined that reading and knowledge will be his keys to freedom.**