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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the cannon battle against the French at Gibraltar, which of the following amazes Equiano?
(a) The deafening noise of the cannons.
(b) The blinding light from exploding underwater mines.
(c) The fearlessness of the Spanish.
(d) The kindness of the French when Pascal is taken prisoner.

2. When Pascal is promoted, what ship is he assigned to?
(a) The Royal George.
(b) The Loyal John.
(c) The John Bull.
(d) The Pequod.

3. What does Pascal do for a living?
(a) Pascal runs a slave ship.
(b) Pascal owns a goldsmith shop.
(c) Pascal owns a plantation in Virginia.
(d) Pascal is an officer in the British navy.

4. Why does Equiano stop eating on the slave ship?
(a) He has stomach flu.
(b) He hopes if he loses weight no one will want to buy him.
(c) He does not like the food.
(d) He is depressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city is Pascal sent to help in an attack on?

3. After accidentally killing an animal with a pebble, what does Equiano do?

4. How does the battle in the ocean between the French and the English end?

5. What two things does Equiano think are "magic" when he sees a town built by white people for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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