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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best description of Equiano's injuries in the battle at Gibraltar?
(a) He is unhurt.
(b) He has a small flesh wound on his forehead.
(c) He is in very serious condition, with wounds in his head and chest.
(d) He has permanently lost his hearing.

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

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

4. What does Equiano spend his time doing on the Isle of Wight?
(a) Playing cards and dice.
(b) Arguing for an end to slavery.
(c) Reading and writing to increase his education.
(d) Lifting weights and running.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Equiano's shipmates feel about Pascal selling him?

2. What new name does Pascal give Equiano?

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

4. What does Equiano's first name, Olaudah, mean?

5. What do the Eboe believe about the afterlife?

(see the answer key)

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