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- 1. Multiple Choice
What was Equiano’s main purpose in writing, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Equiano?"
to entertain readers with dramatic episodes in his life
to sway public opinion about slavery
to contrast life in Africa and life in Barbados
to provide detailed information on 18th century sea travel
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," why did slaves jump off the ship?They preferred death to slavery.to sway public opinion about slaveryto contrast life in Africa and life in Barbadosto provide detailed information on 18th century sea travel
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the captives who try to get the extra fish the slave traders caught?They share fish with other captives.They devour the fish instantly.They are caught and flogged.They are allowed to cook and eat the fish for supper.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What did Equiano’s narrative help abolish?
the slave trade
slavery
cruelty from slave owners
none of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an element of a slave narrative?humorous anecdotepersonal reflectionsfactual detailsdescriptive language
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "slave narrative" infer?
a short saying with a message
to shorten a longer work by putting in own words, but also keeping the main message of the story
an autobiographical work of a captured human.
the autobiography of a purchased human
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of this narrative?
Ben Franklin
Thomas Paine
Olaudah Equiano
Thomas Jefferson
- 8. Multiple Choice
What country is Olaudah Equiano originally from?
England
America
Spain
Africa
- 9. Multiple Choice
During the first passage to Barbados, Equiano sees
giant sharks
whales
mermaids
flying fish
- 10. Multiple Choice
The main problems with being kept under the deck were
the smell and suffocation
darkness and snoring
lack of vitamin C and meat
leaks in the boat and hypothermia
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen the ship crew throws the leftover fish back into the ocean, it seems to Equiano that this demonstrates theircrueltyignorancesuperstitionsblind obedience
- 12. Multiple Choice11. Why did Equiano get flogged?For stealingFor trying to escapeFor not eatingFor attacking the crew
- 13. Multiple Choice17. What does Equiano feel is the most cruel part of slavery?Working all dayFamilies are seperatedNo PayThe food is no good
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main idea of this slave narrative?The slave trade is cruel and contradictory to Christian beliefsSlaves went through extreme environments to arrive in AmericaEquiano believes that slave families should be kept togetherSlaves were not given enough food on slave ships
- 15. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Which of the following was Equiano's "fake" name, given to him by Pascal? (Not in your reading, but you've seen it.)
Bob
Gusto Vassa
Gustavus Vassa
Equiano Vassa
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