Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery”.In the first narrative of my experience in slavery, written nearly forty years ago, and in various writings since, I have given the public what I considered very good reasons for withholding the manner of my escape. In substance these reasons were, first, that such publication at any time during the existence of slavery might be used by the master against the slave, and prevent the future escape of any who might adopt the same means that I did.Which statement best describes the speaker’s viewpoint in this excerpt?
Answer
A
He is concerned for his own well-being at the cost of others.
B
He wants to help people, even if he does not know them.
C
He wishes to be famous for his narrative writing.
D
He plans to write a manual on how to escape.
Explanation
The speaker withheld the details of his escape because slaveholders might use them to prevent others from escaping. This shows that he wants to protect and help future escapees, even people he does not know. The best choice is “He wants to help people, even if he does not know them.”
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