The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings Quiz

Olaudah Equiano

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What new profession does Equiano learn in England? (from Chapter 9)

Hairdressing.

Tailoring.

School-teaching.

Printing.

2.

What skill of Equiano's makes his second West Indies owner think that Equiano might make a good clerk? (from Chapter 5)

He has beautiful handwriting.

He knows how to make an abacus.

He knows some mathematics.

He knows Latin.

3.

What happens to the first season of crops at Dr. Irving's plantation? (from Chapter 11)

Half the crop is washed away during the rainy season.

Half the crop is eaten by crows.

Half the crop is burned down by the Spanish.

The entire crop is burned down by the French.

4.

Why does Equiano believe he has already bought his way out of slavery in Chapter 4? (from Chapter 4)

Because Pascal promised him he would set him free if the English won the war.

Because Pascal takes all his naval pay.

Because when Pascal purchased him, he promised to set Equiano free on his 21st birthday.

Because the King of England promised freedom to all slaves who served in the war.

5.

What does Equiano expect to do after the war? (from Chapter 4)

Purchase his freedom and get an education.

Return to Africa and find his parents.

Attempt to get an officer's commission in the navy.

Continue working with Pascal.

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