19. What is it that Mr. Covey has a reputation for, according to Chapter 9 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

A. Mr. Covey was known to teach slaves better work habits.

B. Mr. Covey was skilled in teaching slaves religion.

C. He was skilled in teaching slaves how to read.

D. He was a slave-breaker.

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19. What is it that Mr. Covey has a reputation for, according to Chapter 9 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

A. Mr. Covey was known to teach slaves better work habits.

B. Mr. Covey was skilled in teaching slaves religion.

C. He was skilled in teaching slaves how to read.

D. He was a slave-breaker.

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Cindy · Answer 1

D. He was a slave-breaker.

Douglass says that Covey's "pious soul" adds to "his reputation as a ‘nixxer-breaker.'" This proves that he was known as a slave breaker.