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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Eboe children named?
(a) Every son is named after his father.
(b) The Embrenche name all the children.
(c) A name is drawn from a hat.
(d) Based on something that happened around the time of their birth.

2. What merchandise do two white men steal from Equiano?
(a) A drinking glass.
(b) Fruit.
(c) His wallet.
(d) A young calf.

3. Why does Equiano fight with other boys on board ship after he is bought by Pascal?
(a) Only the boys who win fights get to eat dinner.
(b) The men force them to do it, so they can bet on who will win.
(c) He has to defend Pascal's honor when the other boys insult him.
(d) Equiano likes to fight.

4. Who does Pascal sell Equiano to?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Captain Doran.
(c) Richard Baker.
(d) Miss Guerins.

5. What does "Embrenche" mean?
(a) An outcast.
(b) A good dancer.
(c) A slave.
(d) A respected leader of the community.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the English win the battle at Gibraltar, some French ships go aground. What happens to them?

2. When Pascal is promoted, what ship is he assigned to?

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

4. Which of the following is a reason Equiano likes Robert King?

5. After the battle at Gibraltar, what happens to Pascal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John Mondle and what is his significance?

2. According to Equiano, what is slavery in the West Indies like?

3. What upsets Equiano the most about the slave auctions in the West Indies?

4. Discuss the significance of King's promise to make Equiano a clerk.

5. Describe the character of Thomas Farmer as it is developed in Chapter 6.

6. Describe the system of slavery practiced among the Eboe people.

7. List two important concepts in Eboe religion, as Equiano describes it.

8. How are King, Equiano, and Famer all characterized by the episode when King threatens to sell Equiano and Farmer persuades him not to do that?

9. Describe Captain Doran's personality.

10. Why do you think Equiano does not try to escape when he's on shore after the British win the battle?

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