Question

independent read: narrative of the life of frederick douglass (chapter 11)
assigned by: phyllis wright
due: feb 6, 2026 59 pm
reading quiz
question 3
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following answers best describes the identity of david ruggles?
a. the leader of the underground railroad
b. the stage driver who takes douglass to new bedford
c. a white abolitionist who introduces douglass to the antislavery movement
d. a free black abolitionist who has a safe house in new york city

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Underground Railroad had many contributors, and David Ruggles wasn't the overall leader.
• Option B: The stage driver who took Douglass to New Bedford was not David Ruggles.
• Option C: David Ruggles was Black, not white.
• Option D: David Ruggles was a free Black abolitionist who provided a safe house in New York City, which matches historical accounts related to Douglass's narrative.

Answer:

D. a free black abolitionist who has a safe house in New York City