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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 ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Prudence.
(b) Carol.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Mary.

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

3. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Michael.
(c) Richard.
(d) Gustavus.

4. As Chapter 4 opens, Vassa says it's been how long since he was first brought to England?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 8 years.

5. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?
(a) Michael.
(b) Richard.
(c) Gustavus.
(d) Jacob.

Short Answer 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?

2. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?

3. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?

4. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?

5. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?

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