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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who spreads a lie about Equiano?
(a) Richard Baker.
(b) The surgeon on Farmer's ship.
(c) Pascal.
(d) Farmer's first mate.

2. Which statement best describes the Eboes' religious beliefs?
(a) They believe that each animal and plant has its own god.
(b) They have never heard of the idea of God.
(c) The Eboe are Christians.
(d) They believe in a single God who created Earth.

3. What city is Pascal sent to help in an attack on?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston, Massachusetts.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Louisborough, in French Canada.

4. What does Equiano conclude about Pascal selling him?
(a) It's a test from God.
(b) It's okay, because his new owner is nicer than Pascal was.
(c) He should run away and find Pascal to get revenge.
(d) He should refuse to work, since the sale was illegal.

5. While traveling from one place to another in Africa, which of the following does Equiano learn?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) How to track deer in the forest.
(c) That he is going to be sent to America on a slave ship.
(d) Two African languages different from his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Equiano think is "magic" on the slave ships?

2. After the English win the battle at Gibraltar, some French ships go aground. What happens to them?

3. Why does Equiano think that he and Pascal spend a whole year waiting for orders on the Isle of Wight?

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

5. What two skills is Equiano taught as a child?

(see the answer key)

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