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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. During which of the following years is Garrison's Preface dated?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1749.
(d) 1698.

2. What is the name of the Auld's neighbors?
(a) Dumont.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Cantor.
(d) Purcell.

3. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?
(a) 12 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 45 years.
(d) 16 years.

4. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?
(a) Zinc.
(b) Gold.
(c) Salt.
(d) Clay.

5. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?
(a) Mr. Cookman.
(b) Mr. Covey.
(c) Mr. Handley.
(d) Mr. Ewery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?

2. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?

3. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

5. When discussing slave conditions during his childhood, Douglass says that slaves were allotted how many pounds of pork or fish per month?

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