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In "To My Old Master," what is Anderson's viewpoint of the

Colonel?
He doesn't bèlieve the Colonel is trustworthy, so he
asks to work for Henry or George Carter instead.
He doesn't believe the Colonel is trustworthy, so he
offers a test he knows the Colonel will fail.
He believes the Colonel is trustworthy and
appreciates the healthcare he provided.
He believes the Colonel is trustworthy and is grateful
for the clothing provided.

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Answer:

He doesn't believe the Colonel is trustworthy, so he offers a test he knows he'll fail.

Step-by-step explanation:

So, he was a former slave along with his wife before everyone was freed. His old "master" basically sent him a letter saying that he would pinky promise to treat him well, that he would be free, and that no one else would give him a better opportunity. At this point, he's earning decent money, has a fine life, and knows the Colonel is a not so great guy. He tells him he isn't mad about the Colonel trying to shoot him 2 times, or any of the other mistreatment, but he wants the Colonel to prove he's changed. He wants the $25 a month he should have been paid for working for him for 32 years, and the $2 a week his wife would have made in 20 years. It ends up being over $11,000 - which he knows the Colonel would never pay.

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