On Being Brought From Africa to America Review

What does the phrase "diabolic die" suggest about the perception of race in the speaker's society?

• It indicates a belief in the inherent evilness of certain races.

• It reflects a view of race as a random occurrence

• It suggests a belief in the divine nature of racial differences

• It implies a perception of race as a predetermined fate.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the context of the text, what does the term "benighted soul" imply about the speaker?

• They were unaware of their spiritual beliefs.

• They were enlightened before their journey.

• They were spiritually lost before understanding.

• They were deeply religious in their Pagan land.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between race and spirituality in the final lines of the text?

• Race is irrelevant in the eyes of God.

• Spiritual refinement can transcend racial boundaries.

• Negros can never achieve spiritual purity.

• Race determines one's place in the afterlife.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the speaker's message challenge societal views of race and spirituality?

• By advocating for the superiority of the sable race.

• By rejecting the notion of racial inferiority.

• By promoting the idea of racial segregation.

• By encouraging the whitening of the sable race.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

What is the significance of the term "angelic train" in the text?

• It symbolizes the speaker's aspirations for spiritual refinement.

• It represents the speaker's desire to join a heavenly choir.

• It signifies the speaker's view of Christians as angelic beings.

• It reflects the speaker's perception of Negros as angelic figures.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

What literary device is predominantly used in the phrase "sable race"?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

How does the speaker's reference to "Negros, black as Cain" contribute to the message of the text?

• It suggests a connection between Negros and biblical figures.

• It implies that Negros are inherently evil.

• It highlights the speaker's belief in the divine nature of Negros.

• It underscores the speaker's desire for Negros to be refined.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the speaker suggest about the potential for redemption and refinement of the "sable race"?

• It is unlikely due to societal prejudices.

• It is possible through spiritual understanding.

• It is unnecessary for spiritual fulfillment.

• It is reserved for a select few individuals.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

How does the speaker's description of their journey from a "Pagan land" contribute to the theme of the text?

• It highlights the speaker's rejection of their cultural heritage.

• It emphasizes the speaker's spiritual transformation.

• It suggests the speaker's desire for redemption.

• It underscores the speaker's longing for their homeland.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the speaker's use of the word "savior" contribute to the meaning of the text?

• It emphasizes the speaker's belief in multiple saviours.

• It highlights the speaker's gratitude for their newfound beliefs.

• It suggests the speaker's rejection of their Pagan upbringing.

• It underscores the speaker's understanding of redemption.

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CCSS.RL. 6.5

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

CCSS.RL.3.5