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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 is sick in London, what treatment does the doctor recommend that Equiano refuses?
(a) Antibiotics.
(b) Amputation of his left leg.
(c) Surgery to remove a tumor.
(d) Blood transfusion.

2. Why do the white men try to kidnap Equiano in Georgia?
(a) Because they want to hold Equiano for ransom.
(b) Because they are angry about the wreck of the Nancy.
(c) Because King sent them to find Equiano.
(d) So they can present him as an escaped slave and get money for him.

3. What is the first merchandise that Equiano buys to start his trading business?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Spices from India.
(c) A drinking glass.
(d) A silver teapot.

4. Why does Equiano brings turkeys on the ship instead of bulls?
(a) Equiano decides to stop eating beef.
(b) Farmer goes back on his promise to allow Equiano to bring the bulls on board.
(c) Equiano decides he can make more money selling turkeys.
(d) Equiano's bulls die before he can get them on the ship.

5. After the rescue team arrives in New Providence and heads to Georgia, what happens to them?
(a) They are given medals for bravery.
(b) They get lost on the way to Georgia.
(c) They almost wreck again.
(d) They are eaten by cannibals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the crew of the Nancy sees another ship, what do they learn from the crew of that ship?

2. What new profession does Equiano learn in England?

3. Why does Equiano think that he and Pascal spend a whole year waiting for orders on the Isle of Wight?

4. When Equiano sees King again, what does he find out has happened to King?

5. What does Equiano's experience on Mulgrave's expedition make him worry about?

(see the answer key)

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