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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. For which relative does Douglass feel especially sorry after the death of his former master?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Girlfriend.
(d) Sister.

2. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 8 pounds.
(b) 15 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 0 pounds.

3. In what year does Douglass say he went to St. Michael's?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1904.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1796.

4. When speaking with Mr. G, Vassa says he thinks he does well with how many of the Ten Commandments?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?
(a) Bermuda.
(b) Bahamas.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Antigua.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the second family for whom Prince works after leaving the Woods family?

2. In Chapter 6, Vassa's master says he will give him his freedom for what price?

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

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

5. In Garrison's Preface, he says that he sought the aid of the General Agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. What is the name of this man?

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