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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Holland.
(d) Turkey.

2. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?
(a) 1796.
(b) 1759.
(c) 1698.
(d) 1803.

3. After his initial voyage as a kidnapped slave, Vassa is taken off the slave ship at which Caribbean island?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Barbados.
(d) Antigua.

4. What is the name of Vassa's new wife?
(a) Miss Edwards.
(b) Miss Jasper.
(c) Miss King.
(d) Miss Cullen.

5. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Enterprise.
(c) Industry.
(d) Mining.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?

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

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

5. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

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