In the text, the author discusses how the history of slavery can still be felt today through African Americans’ surnames. Do you think there are other ways that we continue to be reminded of America’s history of slavery today? If so, in what ways? 2. The author’s surname is important to her because of what it reveals about her identity. What does your surname mean to you? What does it reveal about your identity?

3. In what ways are the surnames of African Americans who were descendants of slaves a product of racism? How does Lolly Bowean’s surname cause people to treat her differently today? How would you feel if people asked probing questions about your family history?

"why will you take by force what you may obtain by love? why will you destroy us who supply you with food? what can you get by war? . . we are unarmed, and willing to give you what you ask, if you come in a friendly manner. . i am not so simple as not to know it is better to eat good meat, sleep comfortably, live quietly with my women and children, laugh and be merry with the english, and being their friend, trade for their copper and hatchets, than to run away from them. . take away your guns and swords, the cause of all our jealousy,or you may die in the same manner." - powhatan, father of pocahontas what does this quote from powhatan, father of pocahontas, reveal about his attitude towards the settlers of jamestown? a)he thinks they should try and live in peace because he desires goods to trade.b)he thinks they should leave jamestown or be prepared to be attacked by the native americans.eliminatec)he thinks that the settlers are going to attack first because they fear the native americans are armed.d)he thinks that the settlers will never be able to live in peace with the native americans because they are jealous.