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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the Indians in Cadiz, how many wives does Vassa say the Indians have?
(a) 15.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. How long do Vassa and his crew mates spend in New Providence on their visit?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 18 days.

3. In what year does Vassa arrive in Plymouth?
(a) 1764.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1800.

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

5. 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) 10.
(b) 172.
(c) 119.
(d) 87.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which book of the Bible does Vassa quote at the end of Chapter 1?

2. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?

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

4. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?

5. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?

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