Final answer:
When Douglass made it back to Mr. Covey's, he had two choices: endure the abuse or escape and gain his freedom.
Step-by-step explanation:
When Douglass made it back to Mr. Covey's, Convey tried to beat him. Douglass retreated to the cornfield and decided he had two choices:
- Continue to endure the beatings and abuse from Mr. Covey, even if it meant risking his life.
- Try to find a way to escape and gain his freedom.
Douglass ultimately chose the second option and successfully escaped slavery, eventually becoming an influential abolitionist and a leading figure in the fight against slavery.