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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While he's in Philadelphia, who tells Equiano that he won't be a slave long?
(a) Mrs. Davis.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Mrs. Thomas.

2. While traveling from one place to another in Africa, which of the following does Equiano learn?
(a) How to track deer in the forest.
(b) That he is going to be sent to America on a slave ship.
(c) Two African languages different from his own.
(d) Mathematics.

3. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?
(a) Because Pascal is trying to find a place to set the slaves free.
(b) Because Pascal is on vacation.
(c) Because Pascal's job requires him to move around.
(d) Because Pascal has told Equiano he can go anywhere he wants.

4. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?
(a) Because Equiano saved Farmer's life.
(b) Because Equiano knows how to heal with herbs.
(c) Because Equiano is such a hard worker.
(d) Because Equiano knows Latin.

5. Why is Equiano separated from the friend he makes when Equiano is first working for Pascal?
(a) Because his friend escapes.
(b) Because of Pascal's reassignment.
(c) Because Equiano escapes.
(d) Because Pascal does not want him to have friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the way Equiano goes to work for Farmer?

2. During the cannon battle against the French at Gibraltar, which of the following amazes Equiano?

3. Which is the best description of Equiano's injuries in the battle at Gibraltar?

4. Why does Equiano get baptized?

5. What punishment does Equiano get for accidentally killing an animal?

(see the answer key)

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