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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Equiano explain the difference in skin color between Europeans and Africans?
(a) Equiano says the difference in skin color is caused by the difference in the environments of Europeans and Africans.
(b) Equiano says that Africans are darker because of the food they eat.
(c) Equiano says he has no idea why Africans and Europeans have different skin color.
(d) Equiano says that Europeans are lighter skinned because they have weak blood.

2. How do the Eboe dress?
(a) Both men and women wrap a single piece of blue fabric around their bodies.
(b) The men wear pants and white shirts, and the women wear long, colorful dresses.
(c) Wealthier Eboe people wear elaborate costumes made of feathers, precious gems, and animal skin, but poor Eboe are nearly naked.
(d) They go naked, except for a small loin cloth.

3. How long is Equiano reunited with his sister?
(a) One month.
(b) One night.
(c) He is never reunited with his sister.
(d) One week.

4. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?
(a) He has to defend Pascal's honor when the other boys insult him.
(b) The men force them to do it, so they can bet on who will win.
(c) Only the boys who win fights get to eat dinner.
(d) Equiano likes to fight.

5. What sign is used to mark an Embrenche?
(a) A red armband.
(b) A headdress of feathers.
(c) A scar on the forehead.
(d) A silver badge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Equiano say helps prove that Africans are related to Europeans?

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

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how does Equiano say God has treated him?

5. Why is Equiano so lonely in Virginia?

(see the answer key)

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