Question

1. what does this detail suggest about equianos audience and purpose: ...might not an african ask you, learned you thus from your god, who says unto you, do as you would be done unto you?

he is writing to white christians with the power to stop the slave trade.
he is writing to other africans who have been forced into slavery.
he is writing to the king of england in regards to religious persecution.
he is writing to puritans of new england about treatment of native americans.

Explanation:

The reference to "your God" suggests the audience is Christian. The mention of an African asking implies a context related to the slave - trade. The author is likely appealing to those with power to stop the slave - trade.

Answer:

He is writing to white Christians with the power to stop the slave trade.