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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1761, when Equiano's ship is accidentally rammed by another English ship, what does Equiano think is a miracle?
(a) Equiano survives by floating on a coffin.
(b) Pascal is killed, so Equiano is free.
(c) A recent Christian convert escapes death even though his entire cabin is destroyed.
(d) Equiano's hearing is restored.

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 dies from his wounds.
(d) He converts to Christianity and decides to free Equiano.

3. What do the Eboe believe about the afterlife?
(a) They believe that everyone goes to heaven when they die.
(b) They believe that good people are rewarded after death and bad people are punished.
(c) They believe that everyone is reincarnated until they learn how to be virtuous.
(d) They have no idea of life after death.

4. Why does Captain Farmer want Equiano to work for him?
(a) Because Equiano knows Latin.
(b) Because Equiano is such a hard worker.
(c) Because Equiano knows how to heal with herbs.
(d) Because Equiano saved Farmer's life.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the last year of the war, what are Equiano and Pascal doing?

2. Equiano sees a slave whose leg has been cut off in the West Indies. Why was the slave's leg amputated?

3. Where do Equiano and the rest of the rescue mission head to try to get help?

4. Who does Pascal sell Equiano to?

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

(see the answer key)

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