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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the island where Equiano's new owner takes him have a reputation for?
(a) Slave revolts.
(b) Growing cotton.
(c) Parties.
(d) Slave auctions.

2. How does Farmer convince King not to sell Equiano?
(a) Farmer tells King he will lend him money to keep him from going bankrupt.
(b) Farmer tells King that Equiano had many chances to escape but didn't.
(c) Farmer gives King an air conditioner so he does not have to leave Montserrat.
(d) Farmer tells King that Equiano is very happy working for Farmer.

3. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?
(a) Because King is going bankrupt and has no choice.
(b) Because King heard that Equiano plans to run away.
(c) Because King thinks Equiano would be happier somewhere else.
(d) Because King can't stand the heat on Montserrat and is moving back to England.

4. How does Equiano feel about traveling to Philadelphia?
(a) Angry.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Sad.
(d) Excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pascal sell Equiano to?

2. What does Equiano see while doing his job at the battle at Gibraltar?

3. What skill of Equiano's makes his second West Indies owner think that Equiano might make a good clerk?

4. During the cannon battle against the French at Gibraltar, which of the following amazes Equiano?

5. What does Equiano think is "magic" on the slave ships?

(see the answer key)

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