We were worked in all weathers. It was never too hot or too cold; it could never rain, blow, hail, or snow too hard for us to work in the field. Work, work, work. . . . The longest days were too short for him and the shortest nights too long for him.

Question

—Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

Use the passage to answer the question.

Which statement best paraphrases the view expressed in this quote?

(1 point)
Responses

A slave had to work no matter what the weather conditions were.

A slave was required to work into the night as well as through the entire day.

A slave’s work was never enough to satisfy his master.

A slave’s life was difficult and tiring.

Answer 1

The statement that best paraphrases the view expressed in this quote is:

A slave had to work no matter what the weather conditions were.

This captures the essence of the quote, which emphasizes that slaves were expected to work regardless of weather conditions.