OMM Slave Narrative Reading Flashcard

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What is the main theme of Equiano's slave narrative?

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The slave trade is cruel and immoral.

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What is the author's purpose in writing the slave narrative?

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To persuade society that slavery is wrong.

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How does Equiano describe the main cargo hold of the ship?

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It was smelly with no fresh air and no food.

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Why did some slaves choose to jump off the ship?

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They preferred death to slavery.

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What horrors did slaves face during The Middle Passage?

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They experienced extreme conditions, including overcrowding, lack of food, and inhumane treatment.

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What does the term 'Middle Passage' refer to?

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The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.

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What impact did the slave trade have on African cultural traditions?

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The slave trade led to the loss of many African cultural traditions as people were forcibly removed from their homeland.

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What is a slave narrative?

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A slave narrative is a firsthand account of life as a slave, often detailing the experiences and struggles faced.

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Who was Olaudah Equiano?

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Olaudah Equiano was an African writer and abolitionist who wrote about his experiences as a slave.

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What role did slave narratives play in the abolition movement?

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Slave narratives provided personal accounts that highlighted the inhumanity of slavery and helped to galvanize the abolition movement.