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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the battle at Gibraltar, what happens to Pascal?
(a) He is demoted to a common soldier for cowardice during the battle.
(b) He recovers and goes back on active duty.
(c) He converts to Christianity and decides to free Equiano.
(d) He dies from his wounds.

3. Where does Equiano nearly die from the ague?
(a) Montserrat.
(b) Africa.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. What does Equiano do that he later thinks is a cause of the wreck of the Nancy?
(a) Prays to God for the ship to sink.
(b) Curses the ship.
(c) Accidentally puts a hole in the side of the ship when he is fighting with another crew member.
(d) Wishes out loud that he never had to spend another minute on the Nancy.

5. When he decides to buy his freedom, how much money has Equiano saved?
(a) Forty-seven pounds.
(b) Four hundred seventy pounds.
(c) Four pounds and seven pence.
(d) Four hundred seventy dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Farmer and his first mate are both ill, who steers the ship into port?

2. In 1761, when Equiano's ship is accidentally rammed by another English ship, what does Equiano think is a miracle?

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

4. What does Equiano tell Farmer before Farmer dies?

5. What European characteristic does Equiano say helps prove that Europeans and Africans are related?

(see the answer key)

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