Q Search idest possible Distance Test (2021 8th Grade ELA)
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1. "My master was one of this rare sort. I do not know of one single noble act ever performed by
him. The leading trait in his character was meanness; and if there were any other element in his
nature, it was made subject to this. He was mean; and, like most other mean men, he lacked
the ability to conceal his meanness. Captain Auld was not born a slaveholder. He had been a
poor man, master only of a Bay craft. He came into possession of all his slaves by marriage; and
of all men, adopted slave-holders are the worst. He was cruel, but cowardly. He commanded
without firmness."
According to the text, what made Mr. Auld different from most slaveholders? * m
(10 points)
He wasn't born a slaveholder, and only became one because of marriage.
He was kind to the slaves.
His religion caused him to have empathy toward the slaves.
He was mean to the slaves.