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I found some of my own ______ among the poor chained men.
I found some of my own ______ among the poor chained men.
nation
We were to be carried to these white people's ______ to work for them.
We were to be carried to these white people's ______ to work for them.
country
One white man was ______ so unmercifully that he died in consequence of it.
One white man was ______ so unmercifully that he died in consequence of it.
flogged
They tossed him over the side as they would have done a ______.
They tossed him over the side as they would have done a ______.
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I asked them if these people had no ______, but lived in this hollow place (the ship).
I asked them if these people had no ______, but lived in this hollow place (the ship).
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They told me they could not tell how the ______ could go.
They told me they could not tell how the ______ could go.
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I really thought they were ______.
I really thought they were ______.
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I expected they would ______ me; but my wishes were vain.
I expected they would ______ me; but my wishes were vain.
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The stench of the hold became absolutely ______.
The stench of the hold became absolutely ______.
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The closeness of the place and the heat made the air unfit for ______.
The closeness of the place and the heat made the air unfit for ______.
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The ______ of the women and groans of the dying created a scene of horror.
The ______ of the women and groans of the dying created a scene of horror.
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Due to my extreme youth, I was not put in ______.
Due to my extreme youth, I was not put in ______.
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Despite our pleas for food, they tossed the remaining fish into the ______.
Despite our pleas for food, they tossed the remaining fish into the ______.
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Some of my countrymen took a chance to get a little food ______.
Some of my countrymen took a chance to get a little food ______.
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The attempt to get food resulted in very severe ______.
The attempt to get food resulted in very severe ______.
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I expected every hour to share the fate of my ______.
I expected every hour to share the fate of my ______.
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Equiano and the other slaves were brought ashore and herded together in a slave merchant’s ______ to be sold.
Equiano and the other slaves were brought ashore and herded together in a slave merchant’s ______ to be sold.
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On a signal given, the buyers rush at once into the ______ where the slaves are confined.
On a signal given, the buyers rush at once into the ______ where the slaves are confined.
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The noise and ______ with which this is attended increases the apprehension of terrified Africans.
The noise and ______ with which this is attended increases the apprehension of terrified Africans.
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Relations and friends were separated, most of them never to see each other ______.
Relations and friends were separated, most of them never to see each other ______.
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In the vessel in which I was brought over, there were several ______ who, in the sale, were sold in different lots.
In the vessel in which I was brought over, there were several ______ who, in the sale, were sold in different lots.
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Every tender feeling was sacrificed to their ______ as relations were torn apart.
Every tender feeling was sacrificed to their ______ as relations were torn apart.
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Parents were to lose their ______, brothers their sisters, or husbands their wives.
Parents were to lose their ______, brothers their sisters, or husbands their wives.
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This new refinement in cruelty thus aggravates ______ and adds fresh horrors even to the wretchedness of slavery.
This new refinement in cruelty thus aggravates ______ and adds fresh horrors even to the wretchedness of slavery.
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Study Notes
The Experience of Enslavement
- The author encountered fellow countrymen amongst the chained men, offering a small comfort.
- The author was informed they were being transported to a white people’s country to work.
- The author was initially relieved, believing work was preferable to death.
- The author feared for their life, as they witnessed the brutal treatment of both Africans and white men by the white crew.
- The author observed a white man being flogged to death and thrown overboard, causing fear and anticipation of a similar fate.
- The author expressed apprehension to fellow countrymen, questioning the nature of the white people's society.
- The author learned the white people came from a distant country, were separated from their women, and possessed a magical ability to move the vessel, fueling the belief they were supernatural beings.
- The author deeply desired to escape, fearing they would be sacrificed, highlighting the immense fear and uncertainty they faced.
- The author's escape was impossible due to their confinement on the ship.
The Horrors of the Middle Passage
- The author describes the inhumane conditions aboard a slave ship during the Middle Passage.
- The stench of the hold was overwhelming, made worse by the heat and overcrowding.
- Slaves had barely any room to move and were almost suffocated by the lack of fresh air.
- The heat and cramped conditions caused illness and death among the slaves.
- The author was spared the chains due to their young age but still expected to die.
- The slaves were denied food, even when there was plenty to spare.
- The crew punished those who tried to steal food.
- Two slaves jumped overboard, choosing death over their miserable existence.
- Other slaves attempted to follow them but were stopped by the crew.
- The experience painted a vivid picture of the brutality and suffering endured by people enslaved during the Middle Passage.
Equiano's Experiences in Barbados
- Equiano and the slaves were taken ashore and held in a slave merchant's yard to be sold.
- The sale involved buyers rushing into the yard and selecting slaves they wanted.
- The loud noise and eagerness of the buyers heightened the fear of the slaves, who believed they were being led to their deaths.
- Families and friends were separated against their will, often never to see each other again.
- The separation of brothers during the sale is described, highlighting the emotional distress experienced by slaves.
- Equiano expresses outrage at the separation of families and friends, challenging the morality of the slave trade. He questions the Christian principles of the buyers, asking if their God teaches them to treat others with cruelty.
- He argues slavery inflicts a double injustice - not only are slaves taken from their homeland and forced to labor, but their emotional bonds with their families are destroyed.
- He condemns the separation of families as a cruel refinement of slavery, adding further pain and misery to an already brutal system.
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Description
This quiz explores the harrowing experiences of individuals during enslavement, detailing their observations and fears while being transported to a foreign land. It focuses on the authors' reflections on the treatment of enslaved people and the terrifying conditions they faced. Engage with this poignant narrative to test your understanding of the historical context and emotional depth involved.
