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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is different about the second slave ship?
(a) There is no crew, and the slaves do all the work on the ship.
(b) The captain is mostly interested in hunting whales.
(c) The slaves are treated better.
(d) The slaves have to stay below deck.

2. How does Equiano react when he is told he won't be a slave long?
(a) He decides he should go ahead and run away.
(b) He's very happy.
(c) He doesn't believe what he's told.
(d) He's worried about how he'll make a living.

3. What is the profession of the dying man who Captain Farmer cares for in his illness?
(a) Silversmith.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Goldsmith.
(d) Blacksmith.

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

5. What merchandise do two white men steal from Equiano?
(a) A drinking glass.
(b) Fruit.
(c) His wallet.
(d) A young calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Equiano want to learn navigation?

2. Where does the slave ship land?

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

4. How old is Equiano when he is kidnapped?

5. In Chapter 4, which two people does Equiano expect to be reunited with?

(see the answer key)

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