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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Equiano so lonely in Virginia?
(a) The other slaves don't like him.
(b) He is the only child on the plantation.
(c) He is the only slave on the plantation.
(d) He doesn't speak English, and the other slaves don't speak his language.

2. How does Equiano feel about traveling to Philadelphia?
(a) Sad.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Excited.
(d) Angry.

3. What city does the fleet return to?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Marseilles.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

4. What new name does Pascal give Equiano?
(a) Herman Melville.
(b) Frederick Douglass.
(c) Gustavus Vasa.
(d) Richard Baker.

5. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?
(a) Because Pascal has told Equiano he can go anywhere he wants.
(b) Because Pascal is on vacation.
(c) Because Pascal is trying to find a place to set the slaves free.
(d) Because Pascal's job requires him to move around.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the expedition led by Lord Mulgrave that Equiano joins?

2. Where does Equiano nearly die from the ague?

3. What does Pascal do for a living?

4. When Equiano gets the opportunity to sail away with Farmer's ship, what does he do?

5. Why is Equiano separated from the friend he makes when Equiano is first working for Pascal?

(see the answer key)

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