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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What prevents Mulgrave's expedition from achieving its goal?
(a) They are stopped by a huge sheet of ice.
(b) They are attacked by Eskimos.
(c) The captain goes insane and begins attacking everyone.
(d) They are attacked by a great white whale.

4. Who helps Equiano decide to become a Christian?
(a) John Annis.
(b) An old fisherman.
(c) Lord Mulgrave.
(d) An old hairdresser.

5. What is the first merchandise that Equiano buys to start his trading business?
(a) Spices from India.
(b) A silver teapot.
(c) Fruit.
(d) A drinking glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What island in the West Indies does Equiano's new owner take him to?

2. After a trip to the West Indies in 1771, what profession does Equiano follow for about two years, before going back to sea?

3. How does Equiano explain the difference in skin color between Europeans and Africans?

4. Why does Equiano not go to England immediately after receiving his freedom?

5. What is the profession of the dying man who Captain Farmer cares for in his illness?

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