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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Equiano see while doing his job at the battle at Gibraltar?
(a) Frenchmen sneaking onto the ship with sticks of dynamite.
(b) Hundreds of English sailors sneaking off the ship in life boats.
(c) Butterflies landing on the deck.
(d) Many men who are blown up right in front of him.

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

3. What does Equiano do that he later thinks is a cause of the wreck of the Nancy?
(a) Wishes out loud that he never had to spend another minute on the Nancy.
(b) Curses the ship.
(c) Accidentally puts a hole in the side of the ship when he is fighting with another crew member.
(d) Prays to God for the ship to sink.

4. What city is Pascal sent to help in an attack on?
(a) New York City.
(b) Louisborough, in French Canada.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Boston, Massachusetts.

5. Why do the white men try to kidnap Equiano in Georgia?
(a) Because King sent them to find Equiano.
(b) Because they want to hold Equiano for ransom.
(c) Because they are angry about the wreck of the Nancy.
(d) So they can present him as an escaped slave and get money for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Equiano conclude about Pascal selling him?

2. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?

3. What do the crew do to Equiano when he refuses to eat?

4. What new name does Pascal give Equiano?

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

(see the answer key)

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