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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?
(a) Captain Hamer.
(b) Captain Grey.
(c) Captain Moore.
(d) Captain Black.

2. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 12 weeks.

3. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?
(a) 12 pounds.
(b) 8 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 3 pounds

4. How many slaves has Mrs. Auld had prior to Douglass' arrival?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

5. In his discussion of his childhood, what does Douglass say is the name of the man who owns his mother?
(a) Mr. Gale.
(b) Mr. Stewart.
(c) Mr. Winthrop.
(d) Mr. Cage.

Short Answer Questions

1. After arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is put up to see how much she is worth. What is the final sum?

2. After Douglass' aunt is beaten, he learns that she has been meeting her boyfriend. What is the name of the boyfriend?

3. When discussing slave conditions during his childhood, Douglass says that slaves were allotted how many pounds of pork or fish per month?

4. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?

5. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

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