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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Equiano think that he and Pascal spend a whole year waiting for orders on the Isle of Wight?
(a) Because the British navy is reconsidering the use of slaves on their ships.
(b) Because the Isle of Wight is under quarantine for the Black Plague.
(c) Because Pascal is going to be demoted.
(d) Because the English king died.

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

3. When Equiano gets the opportunity to sail away with Farmer's ship, what does he do?
(a) Sails to Africa.
(b) Doesn't take the ship.
(c) Sails away, but gets lost.
(d) Sails to Philadelphia.

4. When Equiano is kidnapped, what do the kidnappers do to keep him quiet?
(a) Cover his mouth with duct tape.
(b) Threaten him with a gun.
(c) Drug him.
(d) Put him in a sack.

5. Why does Equiano want to learn navigation?
(a) He's interested in astronomy.
(b) In case the first mate dies, to avoid the ship being lost.
(c) Knowing navigation will make him more valuable as a slave, so King will sell him to a richer master.
(d) In case he ever has an opportunity to escape by sailing away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crew do to Equiano when he refuses to eat?

2. Why do Pascal and Equiano go to London after the fleet returns?

3. Why is Equiano so lonely in Virginia?

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

5. During the last year of the war, what are Equiano and Pascal doing?

(see the answer key)

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