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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. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Enterprise.
(c) Mining.
(d) Industry.

2. As Vassa discusses the customs of his people, he mentions a mark of distinction that the elders wear over the eyebrows. What is this mark called?
(a) Embrenche.
(b) Abyssinia.
(c) Essaka.
(d) Benin.

3. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?
(a) 1788.
(b) 1754.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1802.

4. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?
(a) Miss Darrel.
(b) Miss Moore.
(c) Miss Frey.
(d) Miss Williams.

5. After leaving Mr. D------, Mr. Wood purchases Prince for what sum?
(a) $75.
(b) $300.
(c) $150
(d) $225.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after he is kidnapped, Vassa is threatened with a beating for accidentally killing which of the following animals?

2. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?

3. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?

4. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?

5. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the manner in which Vassa earns the nickname "Captain" after purchasing his freedom.

2. After being beaten by Captain I---- when a cow gets lose, Prince runs away to her mother. What is the result of this flight?

3. What sort of life does Vassa find when he comes into contact with Captain Doran and Mr. King?

4. With what illnesses does Vassa contend upon arriving in London?

5. What is the conflict between Vassa and Mr. Read after he is freed?

6. What events lead to Prince being placed with Mrs. Pruden, after her service with the Williams family?

7. According to the preface of Mary Prince's narrative, why did she wish to write her story?

8. While in England with the Woods family, what work is Prince compelled to do that is very difficult for her? How does Mr. Woods respond?

9. What description does Vassa give of the Indians he and Dr. Irving meet in Cadiz?

10. Why is Prince unwilling to take her things and return to Antigua after leaving the Woods' service?

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