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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's experience on Mulgrave's expedition make him worry about?
(a) Frostbite.
(b) Being kidnapped.
(c) Money.
(d) Religion and the afterlife.

2. During the battle at Gibraltar, what is Equiano's job?
(a) Carrying messages from Pascal to the captain.
(b) Cleaning blood off the deck.
(c) Steering the ship.
(d) Running to the cannon with explosive gun powder to the cannons can be reloaded.

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

4. How does the ship Nancy get wrecked?
(a) The Nancy capsizes in a storm.
(b) The Nancy is smashed by a large white whale.
(c) The mast of the Nancy is struck by lightening and most of the ship burns, then it sinks.
(d) The Nancy hits rocks and gets stuck on them.

5. After the battle at Gibraltar, what happens to Pascal?
(a) He dies from his wounds.
(b) He recovers and goes back on active duty.
(c) He converts to Christianity and decides to free Equiano.
(d) He is demoted to a common soldier for cowardice during the battle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Equiano become friends with after he is purchased by Pascal?

3. What does Equiano notice as a difference between Turkey and Europe?

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

5. Why does Equiano believe he has already bought his way out of slavery in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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