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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 Equiano feel about traveling to Philadelphia?
(a) Excited.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

2. Which is the best description of Equiano's injuries in the battle at Gibraltar?
(a) He is in very serious condition, with wounds in his head and chest.
(b) He has permanently lost his hearing.
(c) He is unhurt.
(d) He has a small flesh wound on his forehead.

3. How does Equiano explain the difference in skin color between Europeans and Africans?
(a) Equiano says that Africans are darker because of the food they eat.
(b) Equiano says the difference in skin color is caused by the difference in the environments of Europeans and Africans.
(c) Equiano says that Europeans are lighter skinned because they have weak blood.
(d) Equiano says he has no idea why Africans and Europeans have different skin color.

4. How does Equiano react when he is told he won't be a slave long?
(a) He doesn't believe what he's told.
(b) He decides he should go ahead and run away.
(c) He's very happy.
(d) He's worried about how he'll make a living.

5. Why does King tell Equiano that he plans to sell him?
(a) Because King thinks Equiano would be happier somewhere else.
(b) Because King is going bankrupt and has no choice.
(c) Because King heard that Equiano plans to run away.
(d) Because King can't stand the heat on Montserrat and is moving back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What island in the West Indies does Equiano's new owner take him to?

2. Which of the following is a problem Equiano sees in the West Indies?

3. What happens to Equiano on shipboard on October 6?

4. On a quest for a new religion, why does Equiano decide to go to Turkey?

5. What prevents Mulgrave's expedition from achieving its goal?

(see the answer key)

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