Question

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Read this excerpt from the passage.

I believe there are few events in my life, which have not happened to many: it is true the incidents of it are numerous; and, did I consider myself an European, I might say my sufferings were great: but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular favourite of Heaven, and acknowledge the mercies of Providence in every occurrence of my life.

Which statement describes the author's viewpoint in this excerpt?

1) He believes that his suffering has been minimal compared to other Africans.
2) He believes that Africans and Europeans view life similarly.
3) He believes that suffering has defined his life.
4) He believes that Africans are able to find solace in religion.

Answer 1

1) He believes that his suffering has been minimal...

Step-by-step explanation:

“... but when I compare my lot with that if most of my countrymen, I regard my myself as a particular favourite of Heaven...” He believes that when compared to others, his suffering has been minimal.

Answer 2

1) He believes that his suffering has been minimal compared to other Africans.

Step-by-step explanation:

In "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" written by himself, he describes how his life had been as a former slave living in Europe. This memoir serves as a from of slave narrative or even a travel narrative of the author's attempts at escaping being a slave and the work he undertook to help his fellow African men after gaining his freedom.

The excerpt in the question is taken from Chapter I of the memoir where he narrates how he was lucky, more lucky than his fellow countrymen who are still stuck being slaves. He also believes that though he had his fair share of misfortune and suffering, they are minimal in comparison to the suffering faced by his other Black countrymen.