Olaudah Equiano

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1. Where was Equiano stolen from?

2. What does pestilential mean?

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3. Who did Equiano imagine was happier than himself?

4. Why was it better to be on the deck of the ship?

5. What do the slave traders do with the extra fish they cannot eat?

6. Critical Viewing: The artist portrays conditions on a slave ship. Compare and contrast the images with the one Equiano describes.

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7. What do many slaves decide they would rather do than stay on the ship?

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8. What island does the boat dock at?

Check Your Comprehension

9. Summarize the conditions for slaves on board the ship.