How does the reader know that the people in equiano’s village were aware of the dangers of the slave trade?
they kept slaves themselves.
they always stayed in groups.
they kept watch for kidnappers.
they made peace with their neighbors.

The reader knows that the people in Equiano’s village were aware of the dangers of the slave trade because they kept watch for kidnappers.

The blacks of Africa, especially the children were used to be kidnapped from their family and were sold as slaves. They were separated from their mother, father, and relations and sent off far places. Their real identities were erased and were given new names. They were punished in the most inhuman way because of simple reasons.

for this, you need to remember something significant in your own life, for example, if you were bullied when you were younger, you can mention your memories on this and touch on how such treatment can harm other kids your age either physically or mentally. (racism, car crashes, a parent in the hospital are all very good subjects, think hard on it! )

hope i ! : )