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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 receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Read.
(b) Mr. King.
(c) Mr. Long.
(d) Mr. Doyle.

2. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?
(a) Lime.
(b) Lemon.
(c) Apple.
(d) Orange.

3. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?
(a) Captain.
(b) Mate.
(c) Freeman.
(d) Sable.

4. The Woods' are very angry with Prince over her marriage, but will not sell her. How many other slaves does Mrs. Woods sell while Prince is with her?
(a) 8.
(b) 17.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

5. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?
(a) Turkey.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Holland.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his initial voyage as a kidnapped slave, Vassa is taken off the slave ship at which Caribbean island?

2. When Prince is sold to pay for her master's wedding, which of the following children is most unhappy to see her go?

3. In the care of Mrs. Pruden, Prince looks after children by all BUT WHICH of the following names?

4. Under the ownership of Mr. D--------, Prince has to spend long hours cutting up which of the following fruits used to burn lime?

5. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the fate of Hetty in Captain I-----'s household?

3. When discussing his culture, Vassa notes that they have several things in common with Jews; what are these similarities?

4. What does Pringle state about his wishes for British law in regards to slavery at the end of his Supplement to Prince's narrative?

5. Describe Vassa's experience with Quakers in Chapter 7.

6. Describe the concerns of Vassa's master when another slave accuses Vassa of plotting to escape and the resultant agreement about Vassa's freedom.

7. Describe the personality of Captain Williams, as discussed in Prince's introduction of him.

8. What happens when Prince meets her mother again during her time on Turk's Island?

9. What reason does Pringle give in the preface for why the full names of Captain and Mrs. I---- and Mr. D---- have not been printed?

10. At the end of his narrative, what is Vassa's major argument for why the slave trade should end?

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