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

2. Once King decides not to sell Equiano, what does King do?
(a) Gives Equiano additional goods to sell.
(b) Stays in his air-conditioned bedroom all day.
(c) Goes to work for Farmer himself.
(d) Sells all his other slaves instead.

3. What sight does Equiano find strange in Turkey?
(a) Women wearing veils.
(b) Men wearing veils.
(c) Slaves wearing veils.
(d) Turkeys roaming the streets freely because they are sacred.

4. How does Equiano's business go in Philadelphia?
(a) He makes a profit but then loses all his money gambling.
(b) He makes a good profit.
(c) He loses money.
(d) He breaks even.

5. How does Equiano react when he is told he won't be a slave long?
(a) He doesn't believe what he's told.
(b) He's very happy.
(c) He decides he should go ahead and run away.
(d) He's worried about how he'll make a living.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the crew of Mulgrave's expedition survive?

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

3. How does Equiano feel about traveling to Philadelphia?

4. What does Pascal do for a living?

5. Where does Equiano nearly die from the ague?

(see the answer key)

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