Question

part a
which statement is a central idea in chapter i and ii of narrative of the life of frederick douglass?

an enslaved person born to the plantation master receives more privileges than those who are not.

enslaves treat enslaved people as if they are equivalent to animals.

enslaved people are unable to make decisions for themselves.

plantation owners force enslaved people to sing to show that they are happy with their work.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• The first option about privileges for enslaved people born to the master is not a central idea of Chapters I and II.
• In Chapters I and II of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass describes how enslavers dehumanize enslaved people, treating them like animals (e.g., separating families, lacking regard for their humanity). This is a central theme.
• The third option (enslaved people unable to make decisions) is not the main focus of these chapters.
• The fourth option about forcing singing to show happiness is incorrect; the singing was often a form of expressing sorrow, not forced to feign happiness.

Answer:

B. Enslavers treat enslaved people as if they are equivalent to animals.