Question

read the excerpt from what to the slave is the fourth of july? must i argue the wrongfulness of slavery? is that a question for republicans? is it to be settled by the rules of logic and argumentation, as a matter beset with great difficulty, involving a doubtful application of the principle of justice, hard to be understood? what do the rhetorical questions in the excerpt suggest? douglass does not want to discuss slavery further. slavery is a highly divisive and complicated issue. douglass is uncertain about slavery’s wrongfulness. the wrongfulness of slavery should be obvious.

Explanation:

The excerpt's rhetorical questions imply that the wrongfulness of slavery should be self - evident. The other options are incorrect: Douglass does want to discuss slavery (so first option is wrong), the questions don't suggest slavery is divisive in a way that's the focus (second option), and Douglass is certain about slavery's wrongfulness (third option is wrong).

Answer:

The wrongfulness of slavery should be obvious.