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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What European characteristic does Equiano say helps prove that Europeans and Africans are related?
(a) That some Europeans really like the Eboe way of life.
(b) That Europeans share the same religious beliefs as Africans.
(c) That Europeans share the same attitudes toward adultery as Africans.
(d) That some Europeans get darker skinned when they are exposed to sun.

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

3. How does Pascal keep Equiano on the ship when he is going to collect their naval pay?
(a) Pays his shipmates to tie him up and guard him.
(b) Tricks him by telling them they aren't there yet.
(c) Threatens him with physical violence.
(d) Drugs him.

4. Why do Eboe merchants kiss the food they are offering for sale?
(a) To prove that it is not poisoned.
(b) To show respect to God.
(c) To prove that it tastes good.
(d) To show that they love their work.

5. During the last year of the war, what are Equiano and Pascal doing?
(a) They are stuck on the Isle of Wight until the end of the war.
(b) Pascal is cleaning the decks because he has been demoted and Equiano helps him.
(c) They are on Montserrat.
(d) They are on a ship that is blockading the French for most of the year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Equiano get baptized?

2. When he renames Equiano, who is Pascal naming Equiano after?

3. When the crew of the Nancy sees another ship, what do they learn from the crew of that ship?

4. When he decides to buy his freedom, how much money has Equiano saved?

5. What new profession does Equiano learn in England?

(see the answer key)

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