Olaudah Equiano

What was an 'abolitionist'?

• someone who wanted to end slavery

• someone who wanted slavery to continue

Why did Equiano write 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Equiano'?

• to entertain readers with his life

• to change public opinion about slavery

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

What did Equiano’s biography help abolish?

• the slave trade

• cruelty from slave owners

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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What country is Olaudah Equiano originally from?

• England

• America

• Spain

• Nigeria

BONUS: Which of the following was Equiano's "fake" name, given to him?

• Bob

• Gusto Vassa

• Gustavus Vassa

• Equiano Vassa

How old was Equiano when he was captured?

• 10

• 11

Most of the plantations (farms slaves worked on) were located in...

• The Americas

• Africa

• Asia

• Antartica

What shape is used to represent the Transatlantic Slave Trade route?

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Circle