Question

2. What is the central idea of the first sentence of paragraph 2 of Equiano's narrative? (LAFS.1112.RI.1.2)

A Options for returning to his native country are limited.
B His present situation is worse than his previous enslavement.
C Worrying about what to expect on the slave ship would be futile.
D Facing the unknown future is preferable to being enslaved back home.

Answer 1

The central idea of the first sentence of paragraph 2 in Equiano's narrative likely reflects on the inhumanity and dread of enslavement, based on the context of his experiences and the broader horrors of the slave trade.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the central idea of the first sentence of paragraph 2 in Olaudah Equiano's narrative. The possible options given include perspectives on Equiano's feelings and thoughts about his past enslavement, present situation, and his views on freedom and the future. Given the provided excerpts and background on Equiano's life where he recalls the horrors of the slave trade and the impact on his village, it is likely that the central idea reflects on the inhumanity and terror associated with being enslaved and the trauma of the transatlantic slave trade.