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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Farmer convince King not to sell Equiano?
(a) Farmer gives King an air conditioner so he does not have to leave Montserrat.
(b) Farmer tells King he will lend him money to keep him from going bankrupt.
(c) Farmer tells King that Equiano had many chances to escape but didn't.
(d) Farmer tells King that Equiano is very happy working for Farmer.

2. Which statement best describes the Eboe's living arrangements?
(a) Men and women live separately except for the first three years they are married.
(b) Women and children live indoors, but men sleep outside in hammocks.
(c) Men and women have separate living quarters.
(d) Every married couple has their own house, but single people and children all live in one big dormitory.

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

4. What makes Equiano attracted to Christianity?
(a) Reading the New Testament.
(b) He hears George Whitfield preach in London.
(c) Lord Mulgrave tells him that Christianity was what made him decide on his expedition.
(d) He falls in love with a Christian woman.

5. What do some people say after the problems on the way from New Providence to Georgia?
(a) That Equiano sabotaged the ship.
(b) That Phillips is a good captain.
(c) That their problems are a punishment from God for trading in slaves.
(d) That Phillips's crew is cursed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Equiano is sick in London, what treatment does the doctor recommend that Equiano refuses?

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

3. Why does Equiano feel uncomfortable with his shipmates after October 6?

4. Once King decides not to sell Equiano, what does King do?

5. When Equiano is sold to a merchant in Tinmah, how is he treated?

(see the answer key)

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