2. What does Pascal do for a living?
(a) Pascal runs a slave ship.
(b) Pascal owns a plantation in Virginia.
(c) Pascal is an officer in the British navy.
(d) Pascal owns a goldsmith shop.

3. How does Equiano describe the living conditions of most slaves in the West Indies?
(a) Better than anywhere else Equiano has been, because the weather is so nice and the slaves are allowed to spend Saturdays on the beaches.
(b) Filthy and unhealthy.
(c) Not any worse than anywhere else.
(d) About the same as the living conditions of the slave owners.

4. In 1761, when Equiano's ship is accidentally rammed by another English ship, what does Equiano think is a miracle?
(a) Equiano survives by floating on a coffin.
(b) Pascal is killed, so Equiano is free.
(c) A recent Christian convert escapes death even though his entire cabin is destroyed.
(d) Equiano's hearing is restored.

5. What two skills is Equiano taught as a child?
(a) Agriculture and warfare.
(b) Herbal healing and banjo playing.
(c) Tracking deer and killing birds.
(d) Snake charming and bartering.

6. When Equiano is sick in London, what treatment does the doctor recommend that Equiano refuses?
(a) Blood transfusion.
(b) Antibiotics.
(c) Amputation of his left leg.
(d) Surgery to remove a tumor.

7. Why does Equiano sail to so many places in the Atlantic?
(a) Because Pascal's job requires him to move around.
(b) Because Pascal has told Equiano he can go anywhere he wants.
(c) Because Pascal is trying to find a place to set the slaves free.
(d) Because Pascal is on vacation.

8. What does Equiano conclude about Pascal selling him?
(a) He should refuse to work, since the sale was illegal.
(b) He should run away and find Pascal to get revenge.
(c) It's okay, because his new owner is nicer than Pascal was.
(d) It's a test from God.

9. During the last year of the war, what are Equiano and Pascal doing?
(a) They are on a ship that is blockading the French for most of the year.
(b) They are stuck on the Isle of Wight until the end of the war.
(c) They are on Montserrat.
(d) Pascal is cleaning the decks because he has been demoted and Equiano helps him.

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

11. Who is Equiano sold to by the owner who first took him to the West Indies?
(a) Richard Baker.
(b) Robert King.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Pascal.

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

13. When Equiano is sold to a merchant in Tinmah, how is he treated?
(a) He is treated so well that he almost forgets he's a slave.
(b) He is treated so badly that he wishes he were dead.
(c) He is told that he is no longer a slave.
(d) He is completely ignored; he is not made to work, but he is also not fed.

14. Which of the following is Equiano allowed to do after the English win the battle?
(a) Ride a bicycle for the first time.
(b) Go on shore whenever he wants.
(c) Take plunder from civilians' houses.
(d) Stay in that city for the rest of his life.

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