Based on the given sentence above, the number of independent and subordinate clauses would be <span>one subordinate clause only. The given group of words above only consists of a subordinate clause and does not convey a complete thought, even though the clause still have a subject and a verb. Hope this answer helps. </span>
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Douglass does not respond to them, for fear they might be trying to trick him. Explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
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C)"In an instant all my trepidation was turned into unutterable bliss; and I most reverently bowed myself with gratitude"
Explanation:
According to the first question, Olaudah Equiano felt dejected as he describes that his sunk sunk within but his attitude changes later on. 
The quotation that shows that the narrator Olaudah has moved beyond his what he felt earlier is option C.
This is because, it is described that any sense of trepidation he felt was changed to instant bliss and for that he was grateful.