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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 separated from the friend he makes when Equiano is first working for Pascal?
(a) Because Pascal does not want him to have friends.
(b) Because of Pascal's reassignment.
(c) Because his friend escapes.
(d) Because Equiano escapes.

2. What other new skills does Equiano study in England?
(a) Music and arithmetic.
(b) Painting and trigonometry.
(c) Dance and navigation.
(d) Acting and herbal healing.

3. How does it happen that the French attack the English on the way back across the Atlantic?
(a) The French intentionally try to disguise themselves as English ships.
(b) The Americans send a telegram to the French to tell them where the British are.
(c) Native Americans on the French ship can hear the English ships coming.
(d) The English mistake the French fleet for other English ships.

4. After the wreck of the Nancy, why does Equiano have to delay his return to Montserrat and his departure for England?
(a) Equiano has run into Richard Baker and they want to spend time catching up.
(b) His captain refuses to return money that Equiano lent him.
(c) Equiano is sick.
(d) Equiano has been kidnapped and sold as an escaped slave.

5. When Equiano gets the opportunity to sail away with Farmer's ship, what does he do?
(a) Sails away, but gets lost.
(b) Sails to Philadelphia.
(c) Doesn't take the ship.
(d) Sails to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does the fleet return to?

2. Who does Equiano become friends with after he is purchased by Pascal?

3. What new profession does Equiano learn in England?

4. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?

5. How does Equiano's business go in Philadelphia?

(see the answer key)

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