Question

question 1
all but which one of the following qualities does douglasss master thomas auld, the slaveholder at st. michaels possess?
commanded with firmness (was consistent)
meanness
incapable of managing his slaves either by force, fear or fraud
cruelty and cowardice
religion made him more cruel and hateful

Explanation:

Douglass describes Thomas Auld as a harsh and cruel slave - holder who used force, fear, and fraud to manage slaves. He was not incapable of managing slaves in these ways. He was consistent in his commands, mean - spirited, cruel, cowardly, and religion seemed to make him more so.

Answer:

C. Incapable of managing his slaves either by force, fear or fraud