Question

What is it that Mr. Covey has a reputation for, according to Chapter 9 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? A. He was skilled in teaching slaves how to read. B. He was a slave-breaker. C. Mr. Covey was skilled in teaching slaves religion. D. Mr. Covey was known to teach slaves better work habits.

Answer 1

Your answer will be A He was skilled in teaching slaves how to read.

Answer 2

The correct answer is
B. He was a slave-breaker.

He was described by Douglass as the man who would have a bunch of young slaves and break their spirits so they never think of anything other than being slaves. Those who were insubordinate would get severe beatings and in one such turn of events Douglass fought him and won.