On Being Brought from Africa to America

A theme of “On Being Brought from Africa to America” is

• — A freedom rests on the ability to read

• B all people need understanding

• C bigotry toward African Americans is morally wrong

• D being brought to America from Africa was an act of oppression

Who is the speaker in the poem?

• F An enslaved woman in America

• G A free woman of color in America

• H A Christian slave owner

• J The friend of a Pagan slave

Which phrase reveals the speaker’s attitude about going to America?

• A ’Twas mercy brought me

• B redemption neither sought nor knew

• C our sable race

• D May be refin’d

How would you characterize the voice in “On Being Brought from Africa to America”?

• F Angry

• G Grateful

• H Disturbed

• J Indifferent

in what way does the theme of the poem affect you personally?