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 

What did Equiano’s narrative help abolish (think critically)? 

• the slave trade
• slavery
• cruelty from slave owners
• none of the above

After Equiano meets up with his sister on the seacoast, he...

• receives his freedom.
• is permanently separated from his sister.
• goes back home.
• becomes a famous writer.

What country is Olaudah Equiano originally from?

• England

• Barbados

• Spain

• Nigeria

17. What does Equiano feel is the most cruel part of slavery?

• Working all day

• Families are separated

• No Pay

• The food is no good

When were children kidnapped to be sold off as slaves?

• When their parents were at home doing chores

• When their parents were working in the fields

• When they were up in the trees

• Very warly in the morning

Equiano was able to understand the languages spoken while he was still in Africa

• true

• false

Before being kidnapped, Equiano was training to become

• a king

• a field laborer

• a warrior

• a baby sitter

Equiano had two good masters, and the second one adopted him

• true

• false

How many tongues or dialects did Equiano learn after he was taken?

• two or three

• at least five

• he only spoke his language

• Ibo and English