Part A What is the author’s viewpoint about writing his memoir?

He is justified in writing a memoir because he has led an exceptional life.

He has been a publicly visible person, and he writes his memoir to satisfy the public's curiosity.

He knows enough to write a memoir after achieving the perspective of age and long experience.

Although he values his privacy, he writes his memoir because it might help people.

Question 2

Part B

How is the viewpoint identified in Part A defined by Equiano's cultural experiences?

Coming from a traditional culture, he believes that one person's or family's life can be an example for many.

In his home village, he has no contact with outsiders, and, therefore, has different customs and values from theirs.

As the son of an Embrenche, or chief, he feels that he has something special to communicate to others.