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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. After Mr. I--------- sends Prince to Turk's Island, how long is she aboard the ship?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

2. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?
(a) Miss Williams.
(b) Miss Darrel.
(c) Miss Moore.
(d) Miss Frey.

3. Which of the following preachers does Douglass say is the favorite of the slaves in St. Michael's?
(a) Mr. Cookman.
(b) Mr. Humphry.
(c) Mr. Ewery.
(d) Mr. Storks.

4. In his discussion of the Indians in Cadiz, how many wives does Vassa say the Indians have?
(a) 6.
(b) 15.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?
(a) 1832.
(b) 1598.
(c) 1648.
(d) 1763.

Short Answer Questions

1. While preparing to take her children to be sold, who does Prince's mother tell that her turn to be parted from her child will come?

2. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?

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

4. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?

5. As his narrative begins, Douglass says that he has had two masters. What is the name of his first master?

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