Question

What is it that Mr. Covey has a reputation for, according to Chapter 9 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? A. He was skilled in teaching slaves how to read. B. He was a slave-breaker. C. Mr. Covey was skilled in teaching slaves religion. D. Mr. Covey was known to teach slaves better work habits.

Answer 1

C Mr. Covey was skilled in teaching slaves religion

Answer 2

The correct option is B.
In the book, we were made to understand that, Frederick Douglass' master lend Douglass to Mr Covey when he considered him no longer manageable, so that Mr Covey will tame him.
Mr Covey is a poor white farmer, who has reputation for been an expert at breaking slaves and taming them; he was a very cruel master and he treated Douglass so badly that he had to fight back and make plans about how to run away.