Readings; Equiano, Douglass, & Color Purple Letters 1-31

What experiences does this portion of Equiano’s slave narrative describe?

• the loss of African cultural traditions
• the fight to abolish slavery
• the observations of a slave merchant
• the horrors slaves faced during The Middle Passage

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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 18^th century sea travel 

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In "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 slavery
• to contrast life in Africa and life in Barbados
• to provide detailed information on 18^th century sea travel 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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In Equiano's narrative, what 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.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a slave narrative?

• humorous anecdote 
• personal reflections
• factual details
• descriptive language

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

• The slave trade is cruel and contradictory to Christian beliefs

• Slaves went through extreme environments to arrive in America

• Equiano believes that slave families should be kept together

• Slaves were not given enough food on slave ships

According to Equiano, the main underneath of the ship was...

• a large room with seating for 1,000 people.
• full of food and gold.
• smelly with no fresh air and no food.
• full of criminals who scared Equiano.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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In Equiano's narrative, the crew of the slave ship shows their cruelty toward the slaves by...

• throwing food away.

• not speaking to them.

• killing all of them.

• selling them.

What is the irony that Douglass mentions in his speech?

• Slaves are in bondage in a nation that was founded on freedom

• Slaves are strong in body but made weak by not being free.

• Slaves are adults treated like children.

• The nation’s greatness is founded on treating others poorly.

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In Frederick Douglass' speech, “Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery?” is an example of...

• a biased remark

• a factual claim

• a rhetorical question

• a counterargument