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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Equiano gets the opportunity to sail away with Farmer's ship, what does he do?
(a) Sails to Africa.
(b) Doesn't take the ship.
(c) Sails away, but gets lost.
(d) Sails to Philadelphia.

3. What two things does Equiano think are "magic" when he sees a town built by white people for the first time?
(a) Horses and large brick houses.
(b) Cars and tents.
(c) Canoes and teepees.
(d) Bicycles and apartment buildings.

4. How do Eboe people acquire slaves?
(a) They take slaves from other groups thorugh war or trade.
(b) Children who have darker skin than others are marked for slavery at birth.
(c) Any boy who refuses to be circumcised is made a slave.
(d) People sell their own children to be slaves.

5. When he renames Equiano, who is Pascal naming Equiano after?
(a) A famous former slave.
(b) A famous freedom fighter.
(c) A famous boxer.
(d) A famous writer.

6. 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 decides he should go ahead and run away.
(c) He's very happy.
(d) He's worried about how he'll make a living.

7. What does Equiano's second West Indies owner promise to do for him later?
(a) Set him free at the age of 21.
(b) Send him to England to work in an office there.
(c) Let him join the navy.
(d) Send him to Philadelphia and make him a clerk.

8. What does Equiano see while doing his job at the battle at Gibraltar?
(a) Butterflies landing on the deck.
(b) Frenchmen sneaking onto the ship with sticks of dynamite.
(c) Many men who are blown up right in front of him.
(d) Hundreds of English sailors sneaking off the ship in life boats.

9. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how does Equiano say God has treated him?
(a) Very cruelly, because he allowed him to be made a slave.
(b) Very well, with great favor.
(c) Equiano says God had nothing to do with the way his life has gone.
(d) Very badly, making him suffer for no good reason.

10. While he's in Philadelphia, who tells Equiano that he won't be a slave long?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Mrs. Thomas.
(c) Mrs. Davis.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

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

12. At the end of his long overland journey in Africa, where does Equiano arrive?
(a) Cairo, Egypt.
(b) The western sea coast.
(c) Johannesburg, South Africa.
(d) The eastern sea coast.

13. What does Equiano spend his time doing on the Isle of Wight?
(a) Reading and writing to increase his education.
(b) Playing cards and dice.
(c) Arguing for an end to slavery.
(d) Lifting weights and running.

14. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?
(a) Equiano likes to fight.
(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) The men force them to do it, so they can bet on who will win.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Equiano believe he has already bought his way out of slavery in Chapter 4?

2. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?

3. What animal does Equiano accidentally kill with a pebble?

4. What new things does Equiano see in England that amaze him?

5. What sign is used to mark an Embrenche?

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