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 specifically?

• 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

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

Per Equiano's narrative, 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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When the ship crew throws the leftover fish back into the ocean, it seems to Equiano that this demonstrates their

• cruelty
• ignorance
• superstitions
• blind obedience

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11. Why did Equiano get flogged?

• For stealing
• For trying to escape
• For not eating
• For attacking the crew

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