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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Equiano finds Pascal in England, how does Pascal react?
(a) He jumps up and down and shouts with joy.
(b) He has Equiano arrested as a runaway slave.
(c) He is not happy to see Equiano.
(d) He hides from Equiano, fearing that his former slave will kill him.

2. Where does the slave ship land?
(a) Plymouth Rock.
(b) Florida.
(c) Barbados.
(d) Mexico.

3. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?
(a) Because King thinks Equiano would be happier somewhere else.
(b) Because King is going bankrupt and has no choice.
(c) Because King heard that Equiano plans to run away.
(d) Because King can't stand the heat on Montserrat and is moving back to England.

4. What new things does Equiano see in England that amaze him?
(a) Snow and church services.
(b) Taverns and hotels.
(c) A royal parade and a circus.
(d) Sheep and goats.

5. What does King give Equiano when Equiano is leaving for England in Chapter 9?
(a) A letter that says "Keep this boy running."
(b) A letter saying that Equiano has a good character.
(c) Some turkeys and bulls.
(d) A Bible that belonged to Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Equiano nearly die from the ague?

2. What aspect of slave auctions does Equiano mention as being particularly upsetting?

3. What is the first merchandise that Equiano buys to start his trading business?

4. Which of the following is a reason Equiano likes Robert King?

5. What does Pascal do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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