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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?
(a) The men force them to do it, so they can bet on who will win.
(b) He has to defend Pascal's honor when the other boys insult him.
(c) Only the boys who win fights get to eat dinner.
(d) Equiano likes to fight.

2. When Equiano finds Pascal in England, how does Pascal react?
(a) He hides from Equiano, fearing that his former slave will kill him.
(b) He jumps up and down and shouts with joy.
(c) He has Equiano arrested as a runaway slave.
(d) He is not happy to see Equiano.

3. Why does Equiano want to learn navigation?
(a) In case he ever has an opportunity to escape by sailing away.
(b) He's interested in astronomy.
(c) In case the first mate dies, to avoid the ship being lost.
(d) Knowing navigation will make him more valuable as a slave, so King will sell him to a richer master.

4. Where does Equiano nearly die from the ague?
(a) Africa.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Montserrat.
(d) Georgia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city does the fleet return to?

3. Which of the following best describes the way Equiano goes to work for Farmer?

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

5. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?

(see the answer key)

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