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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mary Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While describing the cruelty of Mr. D------'s son, Prince tells of another slave who dies when the son throws her into prickly pear bushes. What is this slave's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Hetty.
(d) Sarah.

2. Prince reports that she was baptized in August 1817 by which of the following individuals?
(a) Rev. Olufsen.
(b) Rev. Richter.
(c) Rev. Curtin.
(d) Rev. Sauter.

3. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 12 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

4. Upon attending church for Christmas with the Woods family, Prince meets a ranger who feels guilty for the way he has treated fellow slaves. What is the ranger's name?
(a) Ben.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Harry.
(d) Henry.

5. Which book of the Bible does Vassa quote at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Revelation.
(b) Acts.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Hebrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?

2. How old is Prince when her owner is forced to hire her out to Mrs. Pruden?

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

4. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?

5. As Vassa discusses the customs of his people, he mentions a mark of distinction that the elders wear over the eyebrows. What is this mark called?

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