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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 87.
(b) 172.
(c) 119.
(d) 10.

2. When speaking with Mr. G, Vassa says he thinks he does well with how many of the Ten Commandments?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

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

4. How long does Douglass live with his rented master?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 4 months.

5. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?
(a) 24 pounds.
(b) 57 pounds.
(c) 75 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds

Short Answer 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?

2. What is the name of the man in Chapter 36 who has been writing to the Flints of Brent's whereabouts?

3. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?

4. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?

5. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?

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