In Chapter 15 of William Wells Brown’s Clotel, what was the reason given for cutting Clotel’s long hair?

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The lady of the household feared her husband might be drawn to Clotel.To prevent infestation of lice.To help her bond better with the other enslaved individuals.To enable her to sell the hair for money.None of the above.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. The mistress was concerned that her husband could become attracted to Clotel, so she ordered Clotel’s hair to be cut. The other options, such as cutting hair to avoid lice, to foster relationships with other slaves, or to sell the hair, are incorrect in this context.