Question

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

I am strongly tempted to give the names of two or three of those little boys, as a testimonial of the gratitude and affection I bear them; but prudence forbids;--not that it would injure me, but it might embarrass them; for it is almost an unpardonable offence to teach slaves to read in this Christian country.

Which statement best describes Douglass's viewpoint?

He is embarrassed to say that he was taught by young children.
He believes he could be punished for reading to children.
He thinks it is inappropriate to discuss how people learn to read.
He wishes he could thank the young boys who taught him to read.

Answer 1

D, He wishes he could thank the young boys who taught him to read.

Step-by-step explanation:

This answer is shown here: "I am strongly tempted to give the names of two or three of those little boys, as a testimonal of the gratitude and affection I bear them." When Douglass says he wants to name the boys, he means that he wishes he could publicly recognize them.

Answer 2

He wishes he could thank the young boys who taught him to read