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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Equiano is kidnapped, what do the kidnappers do to keep him quiet?
(a) Put him in a sack.
(b) Drug him.
(c) Cover his mouth with duct tape.
(d) Threaten him with a gun.

2. During the cannon battle against the French at Gibraltar, which of the following amazes Equiano?
(a) The fearlessness of the Spanish.
(b) The blinding light from exploding underwater mines.
(c) The kindness of the French when Pascal is taken prisoner.
(d) The deafening noise of the cannons.

3. Which of the following is a reason Equiano likes Robert King?
(a) King offers to let Equiano marry one of his daughters.
(b) King pays Equiano better than most slaves are paid.
(c) King lets Equiano choose his own food and clothing.
(d) King does not make Equiano work.

4. How does it happen that the French attack the English on the way back across the Atlantic?
(a) Native Americans on the French ship can hear the English ships coming.
(b) The Americans send a telegram to the French to tell them where the British are.
(c) The French intentionally try to disguise themselves as English ships.
(d) The English mistake the French fleet for other English ships.

5. When Equiano gets the opportunity to sail away with Farmer's ship, what does he do?
(a) Doesn't take the ship.
(b) Sails away, but gets lost.
(c) Sails to Philadelphia.
(d) Sails to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Equiano conclude about Pascal selling him?

2. How does Equiano describe the living conditions of most slaves in the West Indies?

3. How does Equiano say the Eboe punish adultery?

4. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?

5. How does Pascal keep Equiano on the ship when he is going to collect their naval pay?

(see the answer key)

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