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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gustavus Vassa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 0 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 8 pounds.
(d) 15 pounds.

3. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?
(a) Delaware.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Jersey.
(d) Maine.

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

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?
(a) Embrenche.
(b) Essaka.
(c) Benin.
(d) Abyssinia.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

2. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?

3. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?

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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