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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?
(a) Because Pascal has told Equiano he can go anywhere he wants.
(b) Because Pascal is trying to find a place to set the slaves free.
(c) Because Pascal's job requires him to move around.
(d) Because Pascal is on vacation.

2. What do the Eboe mostly drink?
(a) Palm wine.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Beer.
(d) Water.

3. Why do Eboe merchants kiss the food they are offering for sale?
(a) To show respect to God.
(b) To show that they love their work.
(c) To prove that it is not poisoned.
(d) To prove that it tastes good.

4. Which of the following is Equiano allowed to do after the English win the battle?
(a) Ride a bicycle for the first time.
(b) Take plunder from civilians' houses.
(c) Stay in that city for the rest of his life.
(d) Go on shore whenever he wants.

5. How does Pascal keep Equiano on the ship when he is going to collect their naval pay?
(a) Tricks him by telling them they aren't there yet.
(b) Threatens him with physical violence.
(c) Pays his shipmates to tie him up and guard him.
(d) Drugs him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Equiano expect to do after the war?

2. What does Equiano spend his time doing on the Isle of Wight?

3. What work does Equiano do for the owner who takes him to the West Indies?

4. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?

5. What punishment does Equiano get for accidentally killing an animal?

(see the answer key)

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