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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. Under the ownership of Mr. D--------, Prince has to spend long hours cutting up which of the following fruits used to burn lime?
(a) Orange.
(b) Banana.
(c) Mango.
(d) Papaya.

2. According to Prince, one of Mr. D----'s slaves steals a bit of rice and eats it for dinner. What is the name of this slave?
(a) William.
(b) James.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Ben.

3. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Tuba.
(c) Violin.
(d) French Horn.

4. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Lord Howe.
(b) Commodore Stanhope.
(c) Captain Doran.
(d) Commodore Dennis.

5. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?

2. As Chapter 4 opens, Vassa says it's been how long since he was first brought to England?

3. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?

4. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the response of Betsey Williams upon learning that Prince will be sold to raise money for her father's wedding?

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

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

4. After Mrs. Williams' death, Mrs. Pruden tells Prince that she will be sold. What reason does Mrs. Pruden give for the sale?

5. After Hetty's death, Prince is severely beaten for what mistake?

6. Discuss Prince's reaction to Hetty upon being sold to Captain I---- and arriving at his household.

7. Describe the logic by which Vassa believes he cannot be sold at the end of Chapter 4.

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

9. Describe the Embrenche mark as detailed by Vassa when discussing his tribe's culture.

10. What is the subject of the poem at the end of Chapter 10?

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