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

2. Though he does not know for sure how old he is as his story begins, Douglass estimates that he is roughly how old?
(a) 28.
(b) 35.
(c) 19.
(d) 22.

3. When taken to the town of Tinmah, Vassa relates that the people there use small white shells as currency. For how many shells is Vassa sold?
(a) 10.
(b) 87.
(c) 119.
(d) 172.

4. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Carol.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Mary.

5. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Dinah.
(d) Moll.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?

2. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?

3. According to Prince, one of Mr. D----'s slaves steals a bit of rice and eats it for dinner. What is the name of this slave?

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

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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