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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Equiano feels an earthquake during the night, what does he think it is?
(a) A dream.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) He thinks he's on a ship in rough waters.
(d) Kids shaking his bed to play a prank.

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

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

5. What merchandise do two white men steal from Equiano?
(a) His wallet.
(b) Fruit.
(c) A drinking glass.
(d) A young calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first merchandise that Equiano buys to start his trading business?

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

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

4. What sight does Equiano find strange in Turkey?

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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