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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 the crew of Mulgrave's expedition survive?
(a) They chase off the Eskimos with cannon fire.
(b) They saw through the ice to keep enough water around the ship to prevent it from being completely stuck.
(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.

2. What city is Pascal sent to help in an attack on?
(a) Louisborough, in French Canada.
(b) New York City.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Boston, Massachusetts.

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

4. Who spreads a lie about Equiano?
(a) Pascal.
(b) Richard Baker.
(c) The surgeon on Farmer's ship.
(d) Farmer's first mate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Equiano get the first mate to teach him navigation?

2. When he renames Equiano, who is Pascal naming Equiano after?

3. Which of the following does Equiano see in the plantation house, which impress him?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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