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

2. During Douglass' time with the Aulds, which of his former master's children dies?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Richard.
(d) Lucretia.

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) 172.
(c) 87.
(d) 119.

4. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Lord Howe.
(b) Commodore Dennis.
(c) Commodore Stanhope.
(d) Captain Doran.

5. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Amish.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?

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

4. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?

5. Garrison states in his Preface that Douglass proves slaves in Maryland were treated slightly better than slaves in all BUT WHICH of the following states?

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