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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?
(a) Because Equiano saved Farmer's life.
(b) Because Equiano knows Latin.
(c) Because Equiano is such a hard worker.
(d) Because Equiano knows how to heal with herbs.

2. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?
(a) Because King thinks Equiano would be happier somewhere else.
(b) Because King is going bankrupt and has no choice.
(c) Because King can't stand the heat on Montserrat and is moving back to England.
(d) Because King heard that Equiano plans to run away.

3. When he is sold in the West Indies, where does Equiano ask to be taken instead?
(a) Africa.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Virginia.

4. What new things does Equiano see in England that amaze him?
(a) Sheep and goats.
(b) Taverns and hotels.
(c) A royal parade and a circus.
(d) Snow and church services.

5. What city does the fleet return to?
(a) London.
(b) Portsmouth.
(c) Paris.
(d) Marseilles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Eboe mostly drink?

2. Who does Pascal sell Equiano to?

3. While he's in Philadelphia, who tells Equiano that he won't be a slave long?

4. How does Equiano react when he is told he won't be a slave long?

5. What kind of reputation does Equiano's second owner in the West Indies have?

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