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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Equiano become friends with after he is purchased by Pascal?
(a) Richard Burton.
(b) Gustavus Vasa.
(c) Arthur Gordon Pym.
(d) Richard Baker.

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

3. After accidentally killing an animal with a pebble, what does Equiano do?
(a) Goes to his father and says "I can not tell a lie, it was I who killed it with my pebble."
(b) Escapes from slavery.
(c) Hides in the shrubs.
(d) Takes the animal to cook and eat it.

4. What two skills is Equiano taught as a child?
(a) Agriculture and warfare.
(b) Herbal healing and banjo playing.
(c) Snake charming and bartering.
(d) Tracking deer and killing birds.

5. When he decides to buy his freedom, how much money has Equiano saved?
(a) Four hundred seventy dollars.
(b) Forty-seven pounds.
(c) Four hundred seventy pounds.
(d) Four pounds and seven pence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the bulls on Farmer's last voyage?

3. After the English win the battle at Gibraltar, some French ships go aground. What happens to them?

4. What city does the fleet return to?

5. What does Equiano spend his time doing on the Isle of Wight?

(see the answer key)

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