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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how does Equiano say God has treated him?
(a) Equiano says God had nothing to do with the way his life has gone.
(b) Very cruelly, because he allowed him to be made a slave.
(c) Very badly, making him suffer for no good reason.
(d) Very well, with great favor.

2. How much money does the dying man turn out to have in his fortune?
(a) $1.50.
(b) $150,000.00.
(c) $150.00.
(d) $1,500.00.

3. Who spreads a lie about Equiano?
(a) Pascal.
(b) The surgeon on Farmer's ship.
(c) Richard Baker.
(d) Farmer's first mate.

4. Who does Equiano become friends with after he is purchased by Pascal?
(a) Richard Baker.
(b) Gustavus Vasa.
(c) Richard Burton.
(d) Arthur Gordon Pym.

5. Why does Equiano want to learn navigation?
(a) In case the first mate dies, to avoid the ship being lost.
(b) In case he ever has an opportunity to escape by sailing away.
(c) Knowing navigation will make him more valuable as a slave, so King will sell him to a richer master.
(d) He's interested in astronomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Equiano describe the living conditions of most slaves in the West Indies?

2. After the rescue team arrives in New Providence and heads to Georgia, what happens to them?

3. What boring job does Equiano hold before returning to the sea in 1784?

4. Why does Hughes tie Equiano up?

5. What else has Equiano done since the first edition of his Narrative was published?

(see the answer key)

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