Question

guided practice
what is the biggest obstacle to douglass learning to read?
a. he does not like to read.
b. his master and mistress try to stop him.
c. he has very few books.
d. he has a learning disability.

Explanation:

In Frederick Douglass's narrative, his slaveholders actively sought to prevent him from learning to read, as they believed literacy would empower him and challenge the institution of slavery. This deliberate opposition was the primary barrier to his education, far outweighing any other potential obstacles.

Answer:

B. His master and mistress try to stop him.