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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 Equiano want to learn navigation?
(a) In case the first mate dies, to avoid the ship being lost.
(b) He's interested in astronomy.
(c) In case he ever has an opportunity to escape by sailing away.
(d) Knowing navigation will make him more valuable as a slave, so King will sell him to a richer master.

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

3. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?
(a) The men force them to do it, so they can bet on who will win.
(b) Only the boys who win fights get to eat dinner.
(c) Equiano likes to fight.
(d) He has to defend Pascal's honor when the other boys insult him.

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

5. Why is Equiano so lonely in Virginia?
(a) He is the only child on the plantation.
(b) He is the only slave on the plantation.
(c) He doesn't speak English, and the other slaves don't speak his language.
(d) The other slaves don't like him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What prevents Mulgrave's expedition from achieving its goal?

4. When Equiano finds Pascal in England, how does Pascal react?

5. What does Equiano see at Brimstone Hill?

(see the answer key)

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