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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. When discussing slave conditions during his childhood, Douglass says that slaves were allotted how many pounds of pork or fish per month?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 2.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?
(a) 8 pounds.
(b) 12 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 3 pounds

4. How many years does Prince work for Mr. D-------- in Turk's Island before he retires and takes her to Bermuda with him?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 15.

5. In his discussion of the Auld household, Douglass says that Mrs. Auld practices which trade?
(a) Baker.
(b) Potter.
(c) Weaver.
(d) Seamstress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?

2. What is the name of the slave who is killed by the new overseer at Lloyd's plantation?

3. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?

4. After Mr. I--------- sends Prince to Turk's Island, how long is she aboard the ship?

5. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?

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