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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 Farmer convince King not to sell Equiano?
(a) Farmer tells King that Equiano is very happy working for Farmer.
(b) Farmer gives King an air conditioner so he does not have to leave Montserrat.
(c) Farmer tells King that Equiano had many chances to escape but didn't.
(d) Farmer tells King he will lend him money to keep him from going bankrupt.

2. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?
(a) Because King can't stand the heat on Montserrat and is moving back to England.
(b) Because King thinks Equiano would be happier somewhere else.
(c) Because King heard that Equiano plans to run away.
(d) Because King is going bankrupt and has no choice.

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

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

5. What prevents Mulgrave's expedition from achieving its goal?
(a) They are attacked by a great white whale.
(b) They are attacked by Eskimos.
(c) The captain goes insane and begins attacking everyone.
(d) They are stopped by a huge sheet of ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?

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

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

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

5. What does Equiano see at Brimstone Hill?

(see the answer key)

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