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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. When he is sold in the West Indies, where does Equiano ask to be taken instead?
(a) France.
(b) Africa.
(c) England.
(d) Virginia.

2. What does the island where Equiano's new owner takes him have a reputation for?
(a) Growing cotton.
(b) Slave revolts.
(c) Slave auctions.
(d) Parties.

3. What two things does Equiano think are "magic" when he sees a town built by white people for the first time?
(a) Cars and tents.
(b) Canoes and teepees.
(c) Bicycles and apartment buildings.
(d) Horses and large brick houses.

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

5. Why do Pascal and Equiano go to London after the fleet returns?
(a) To see a play at the Globe Theater.
(b) To buy new clothes.
(c) To find men they can force to join the navy to replace the men who were killed in the battle.
(d) To relax.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the battle in the ocean between the French and the English end?

2. When Equiano is sold to a merchant in Tinmah, how is he treated?

3. How does Pascal keep Equiano on the ship when he is going to collect their naval pay?

4. When Equiano feels an earthquake during the night, what does he think it is?

5. How are Eboe children named?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Equiano learn navigation but then not use his new skills when he has the opportunity to escape on Farmer's ship?

3. Discuss the role of food in Chapter 2.

4. Describe Captain Doran's personality.

5. How does being sold in the New World seem to differ from being sold in Africa?

6. In Chapter 3, how is Pascal characterized?

7. In Chapter 4, how is Pascal's personality revealed to readers?

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

9. How is Equiano characterized by his behavior while he is a slave in Africa?

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

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