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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. How old is Douglass in Chapter 8?
(a) 17.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 8.

2. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Wife.
(d) Daughter.

3. When Mr. Severe, the overseer, dies, he is replaced by whom?
(a) Mr. Lloyd.
(b) Mr. Anthony.
(c) Mr. Townshend.
(d) Mr. Hopkins.

4. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her sister.

5. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 5.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. After running away and being returned by her father, how many years does Prince spend in Mr. I-------'s household?

2. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?

3. What is the name of the ship on which Douglass is sent from Baltimore to St. Michael's?

4. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?

5. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?

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