Question

The passage describes the experiences of a person who enlisted as a soldier but ended up as a teamster and waiter. What major change in the person's situation caused him to like and be pleased with certain things?

A) The person's fear of being sent aboard a ship of war
B) The person's escape from slavery and entry into the English army
C) The person's strong sense of loyalty to the British
D) The person's exposure to freedom and the support for the cause of liberty

Answer 1

The person's exposure to freedom and the support for the cause of liberty caused a major change in their situation and made them like and be pleased with certain things.

Step-by-step explanation:

The major change in the person's situation that caused him to like and be pleased with certain things was the person's exposure to freedom and the support for the cause of liberty. The passage describes the individual's experience of being a slave and then feeling a sense of freedom and manhood after a battle with Mr. Covey. This experience rekindled their determination to be free and allowed them to appreciate the joys and satisfaction of being free.