Equiano Ch 2 Comprehension

What evidence does the text provide to support the claim that slavery is a system built on greed and exploitation?

• The separation of families, the cruelty inflicted upon them, and the disregard for their well-being.

• I was taught to shoot and throw javelins, and even adorned with symbols of our greatest warriors.

• I alerted the other children, and together we captured him.

• I became a blacksmith's apprentice, operating his bellows and witnessing interesting machines.

According to the text, what is one reason why the narrator questions the morality of those who perpetuate slavery?

• They justify such cruelty by claiming it is necessary for maintaining order.

• They continue to tear families apart and subject individuals to unimaginable horrors.

• They treat the narrator kindly when he becomes a blacksmith's apprentice.

• They speak the same language as the narrator when he ends up in a pleasant country.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• The narrator's journey through different countries and nations.

• The importance of family and the hardships of being separated from loved ones.

• The narrator's experiences as a blacksmith's apprentice.

• The narrator's reflections on the morality of slavery.

What is one skill that the narrator's mother taught them?

• Sewing and embroidery

• Cooking and baking

• Shooting and throwing javelins

• Playing musical instruments

What happened to the narrator after they witnessed a kidnapper entering their neighbor's yard?

• They were praised for their bravery

• They were attacked and kidnapped

• They were given a reward

• They were taken to a new country

What did the narrator experience when they ended up in a pleasant country?

• Kind treatment and speaking the same language

• Harsh treatment and unfamiliar customs

• Separation from their family and cruel masters

• Loneliness and fear

What led to the narrator running away from being a blacksmith's apprentice?

• A tragic accident

• Lack of interest in blacksmithing

• An opportunity for a better job

• Boredom

What is one aspect of slavery that intensifies the suffering of enslaved people?

• Compassion and empathy

• The separation of families

• Fair treatment and equal rights

• Freedom and independence

What was one significant role that the narrator's mother played in their upbringing?

• Teaching them about their country's customs and traditions

• Training them in the ways of war

• Providing emotional support during challenging times

• Encouraging them to pursue their passions

What happened after the narrator witnessed a kidnapper entering their neighbor's yard?

• They were praised for their bravery

• They were attacked and kidnapped

• They were given a reward

• They were taken to a new country