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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. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?
(a) Fortunate.
(b) Wanderer.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Wise.

2. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?
(a) Doctor Moore.
(b) Doctor Perkins.
(c) Doctor Brady.
(d) Doctor Johnson.

3. As Douglass' narrative begins, he says he was born in which of the following towns?
(a) Easton.
(b) Galena.
(c) Tuckahoe.
(d) Marydel.

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

5. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Young.
(d) Pringle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Douglass when he comes across the book "The Columbian Orator" in his private pursuit of education?

2. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

3. How much does Brent's son weigh when he is born?

4. How old is Benny, Brent's son, in Chapter 15?

5. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?

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