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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Michaels.
(b) Mrs. Giles.
(c) Mrs. Hicks.
(d) Mrs. Cantor.

2. How old is Ellen when Dr. Flint throws her in jail in an attempt to get information on Brent's whereabouts?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 2.

3. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Richard.
(b) Michael.
(c) Gustavus.
(d) Jacob.

4. After arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is put up to see how much she is worth. What is the final sum?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 75 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

5. What is the name of Ellen's companion when Brent finds her in New York?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Leah.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?

2. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

3. How old is Brent when Dr. Flint begins to pursue her?

4. For what sum does Mrs. Bruce purchase Brent's freedom at the end of the narrative?

5. Upon arriving at the Auld household, Douglass learns that he is to care for their young child by what name?

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