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What is the author's motivation for writing about their life?
What is the author's motivation for writing about their life?
- To present a truthful account of their life experiences. (correct)
- To document historical events accurately.
- To seek praise and admiration from friends.
- To entertain readers with fictional stories.
Why does the author mention both the dark and bright sides of slavery in their writing?
Why does the author mention both the dark and bright sides of slavery in their writing?
- To show that slavery was only a positive experience.
- To emphasize the negative aspects of slavery.
- To provide a balanced view of human servitude. (correct)
- To confuse and mislead the readers.
What does the author imply about their Southern friends in relation to slavery?
What does the author imply about their Southern friends in relation to slavery?
- They were equally responsible for the curse of slavery.
- They were completely innocent and had no role in slavery.
- They were more influenced by the Constitution than by moral values. (correct)
- They actively promoted and supported slavery.
Why did the author rebel against the robbery of their liberty?
Why did the author rebel against the robbery of their liberty?
What role does the God of nature play in the author's view of slavery?
What role does the God of nature play in the author's view of slavery?
Why does the author expect harsh judgment from critics before their explanation is heard?
Why does the author expect harsh judgment from critics before their explanation is heard?
Why was the solution to the problem of human destiny developed gradually?
Why was the solution to the problem of human destiny developed gradually?
What is the author trying to convey by stating 'Principles may be right, but they are not established within an hour'?
What is the author trying to convey by stating 'Principles may be right, but they are not established within an hour'?
Why does the author mention that slavery was more firmly established after the American Revolution?
Why does the author mention that slavery was more firmly established after the American Revolution?
In what context does the author talk about 'the plant of evil' in the text?
In what context does the author talk about 'the plant of evil' in the text?
Why does the author feel that complaining about drinking 'the bitter water' may not be justified?
Why does the author feel that complaining about drinking 'the bitter water' may not be justified?
What does the author mean by saying 'each principle, to acquire moral force, must come to us from the fire of the crucible'?
What does the author mean by saying 'each principle, to acquire moral force, must come to us from the fire of the crucible'?
