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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does it happen that the French attack the English on the way back across the Atlantic?
(a) The French intentionally try to disguise themselves as English ships.
(b) Native Americans on the French ship can hear the English ships coming.
(c) The Americans send a telegram to the French to tell them where the British are.
(d) The English mistake the French fleet for other English ships.

2. After the English win the battle at Gibraltar, some French ships go aground. What happens to them?
(a) They are blown up.
(b) They are taken apart and the lumber is loaded on the English ships to take to the West Indies to sell.
(c) They are towed by the English.
(d) The boys who work on the ships are stranded on the Rock of Gibraltar, where they create their own society.

3. What animal does Equiano accidentally kill with a pebble?
(a) A skunk.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A lizard.

4. While he's in Philadelphia, who tells Equiano that he won't be a slave long?
(a) Mrs. Davis.
(b) Mrs. Thomas.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

5. What is the first merchandise that Equiano buys to start his trading business?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Spices from India.
(c) A drinking glass.
(d) A silver teapot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Farmer convince King not to sell Equiano?

3. Who spreads a lie about Equiano?

4. What does the island where Equiano's new owner takes him have a reputation for?

5. What is the purpose of the expedition led by Lord Mulgrave that Equiano joins?

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