Olaudah Equiano

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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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. 

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What did Equiano’s narrative help abolish?

• the slave trade

• slavery

• cruelty from slave owners

• none of the above

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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 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

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Who is the author of this narrative?

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• Olaudah Equiano

• Thomas Jefferson

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What country is Olaudah Equiano originally from?

• England

• America

• Spain

• Africa

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During the first passage to Barbados, Equiano sees

• giant sharks

• whales

• mermaids

• flying fish

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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

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