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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Equiano's first name, Olaudah, mean?
(a) Fortunate, or having a loud voice.
(b) Scar on the forehead.
(c) Village elder.
(d) Slave.

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

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

4. What new name does Pascal give Equiano?
(a) Gustavus Vasa.
(b) Frederick Douglass.
(c) Herman Melville.
(d) Richard Baker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Equiano say the Eboe punish adultery?

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

3. Why do Eboe merchants kiss the food they are offering for sale?

4. At the end of his long overland journey in Africa, where does Equiano arrive?

5. What do the Eboe believe about the afterlife?

(see the answer key)

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