Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
which word best describes how douglass feels after master hugh puts a stop to his education?
○ angry
○ determined
○ hopeful
○ discouraged
part b
which sentence best supports the answer to part a?
○ from this time i was most narrowly watched.
○ if i was in a separate room any considerable length of time, i was sure to be suspected of having a book, and was at once called to give an account of myself.
○ all this, however, was too late.
○ mistress, in teaching me the alphabet, had given me the inch, and no precaution could prevent me from taking the ell.

Explanation:

Part A

In the context of Douglass's experience, when Master Hugh stops his education, Douglass becomes more resolute (determined) to continue learning. "Angry" is too focused on anger, "hopeful" doesn't capture the strong resolve, and "discouraged" is the opposite of his reaction—he’s determined to overcome the obstacle.

The sentence "Mistress, in teaching me the alphabet, had given me the inch, and no precaution could prevent me from taking the ell" shows Douglass’s determination to continue learning (taking the "ell" after being given the "inch" of education), which supports the idea that he is determined after his education is stopped. The other options describe surveillance or timing, not his resolve.

Answer:

B. determined

Part B