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Why might Olaudah Equiano have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after he was purchased by Mr. King, a “charitable and humane” Quaker merchant?(1 point)
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Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.
Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.

Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.
Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.

Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.

Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

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Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

Their reputation for humane treatment and anti‑slavery sympathies would make Equiano reasonably hopeful that a “charitable and humane” Quaker merchant might allow him to earn money and ultimately buy his freedom and go to England.