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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Equiano's business go in Philadelphia?
(a) He breaks even.
(b) He makes a good profit.
(c) He makes a profit but then loses all his money gambling.
(d) He loses money.

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

4. How does Equiano get the first mate to teach him navigation?
(a) Equiano pays the first mate.
(b) Equiano threatens the first mate.
(c) Equiano becomes really good friends with the first mate.
(d) Equiano promises to do the first mate's job for him if he will teach him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?

2. How does the crew of Mulgrave's expedition survive?

3. What sight does Equiano find strange in Turkey?

4. When Pascal is promoted, what ship is he assigned to?

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

(see the answer key)

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