Section: English Language & Composition

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Paragraph 5: "I am of opinion that the statute of Louisiana is inconsistent with the personal liberty of citizens, white and black, in that State, and hostile to both the spirit and letter of the Constitution of the United States."

Which two words imply that the author of the piece has found Louisiana in error?

"spirit" and "letter"
"opinion" and "statute"
"inconsistent" and "hostile"
"personal liberty"
"citizens" and "State"

Explanation

Answer 3 describes the author's direct perception of Louisiana's interpretation of the law. All other word pairings fail to make a connection.