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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
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The Overseer's Law
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What traits made Austin Gore, successor to Mr. Hopkins, especially feared as an overseer?
A
He was lazy and rarely watched the slaves closely
B
He refused to whip slaves under any circumstances
C
He was proud, artful, cruel, and obdurate, treating any perceived slight as grounds for punishment
D
He was well-liked by the enslaved workers for his fairness
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