Answer:
The answer is Frederick Douglass. He wrote an autobiography entitled "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Written by Himself." The book was written in 1845 and became a best seller. Consequently, it helped further the cause of abolitionism in the United States.
The current month could be December because its winter and the sun goes down earlier in winter. Not completely sure but your best bet is December.
1. Inclined
Inclined means to be favorable towards something. In this sentence Jacob is not inclined or not in favor of switching spots with anyone else in the car.
2. incisive
Incisive means cutting (think incision like in surgery). In this case the word biting is the context clue that tells us incisive, or cutting, would be the best fit.