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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Equiano become friends with after he is purchased by Pascal?
(a) Gustavus Vasa.
(b) Richard Burton.
(c) Arthur Gordon Pym.
(d) Richard Baker.

3. What does King give Equiano when Equiano is leaving for England in Chapter 9?
(a) Some turkeys and bulls.
(b) A Bible that belonged to Farmer.
(c) A letter saying that Equiano has a good character.
(d) A letter that says "Keep this boy running."

4. What does Pascal do for a living?
(a) Pascal runs a slave ship.
(b) Pascal owns a plantation in Virginia.
(c) Pascal is an officer in the British navy.
(d) Pascal owns a goldsmith shop.

5. How does the crew of Mulgrave's expedition survive?
(a) They saw through the ice to keep enough water around the ship to prevent it from being completely stuck.
(b) They chase off the Eskimos with cannon fire.
(c) Equiano and the first mate tie the captain up and take over the ship.
(d) They kill the whale and use its body to keep the ship afloat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Equiano so lonely in Virginia?

2. Who spreads a lie about Equiano?

3. When Equiano feels an earthquake during the night, what does he think it is?

4. What city does the fleet return to?

5. Once King decides not to sell Equiano, what does King do?

(see the answer key)

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