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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Equiano say the Eboe punish adultery?
(a) Adultery is punished by making people wear a scarlet letter "A" on their clothing.
(b) Adultery is not punished by the Eboe at all.
(c) Only men are punished for adultery, usually with death.
(d) A woman found to have committed adultery could be punished with death or slavery.

2. How does Equiano explain the difference in skin color between Europeans and Africans?
(a) Equiano says that Europeans are lighter skinned because they have weak blood.
(b) Equiano says the difference in skin color is caused by the difference in the environments of Europeans and Africans.
(c) Equiano says he has no idea why Africans and Europeans have different skin color.
(d) Equiano says that Africans are darker because of the food they eat.

3. In 1761, when Equiano's ship is accidentally rammed by another English ship, what does Equiano think is a miracle?
(a) Equiano's hearing is restored.
(b) A recent Christian convert escapes death even though his entire cabin is destroyed.
(c) Equiano survives by floating on a coffin.
(d) Pascal is killed, so Equiano is free.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the island where Equiano's new owner takes him have a reputation for?

3. After the wreck of the Nancy, why does Equiano have to delay his return to Montserrat and his departure for England?

4. Who helps Equiano decide to become a Christian?

5. Equiano sees a slave whose leg has been cut off in the West Indies. Why was the slave's leg amputated?

(see the answer key)

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