Question

the boys with whom douglass discussed his condition of slavery were
a uninterested.
b spiteful.
c unfeeling.
d sympathetic.

Explanation:

In the context of Frederick Douglass's experiences, when he discussed his condition of slavery with the boys, they showed understanding and compassion (sympathy) towards his situation. The other options (uninterested, spiteful, unfeeling) do not align with the typical portrayal of how those boys responded—they were empathetic to his plight as a slave.

Answer:

D. sympathetic.