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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Equiano want to learn navigation?
(a) He's interested in astronomy.
(b) In case the first mate dies, to avoid the ship being lost.
(c) In case he ever has an opportunity to escape by sailing away.
(d) Knowing navigation will make him more valuable as a slave, so King will sell him to a richer master.

2. Once King decides not to sell Equiano, what does King do?
(a) Sells all his other slaves instead.
(b) Gives Equiano additional goods to sell.
(c) Stays in his air-conditioned bedroom all day.
(d) Goes to work for Farmer himself.

3. What merchandise do two white men steal from Equiano?
(a) A young calf.
(b) His wallet.
(c) Fruit.
(d) A drinking glass.

4. What kind of work do most Eboe people do?
(a) Factory work.
(b) Farming.
(c) Diamond mining.
(d) They are servants for rich white settlers from England.

5. What do the crew do to Equiano when he refuses to eat?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Beg him to eat.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Make him walk the plank.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Equiano say the Eboe punish adultery?

2. How do Eboe people acquire slaves?

3. Which is the best description of Equiano's injuries in the battle at Gibraltar?

4. What does Equiano say that Biblical scholars have said about Africans?

5. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?

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