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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 on which Vassa travels to Italy?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Jersey.
(c) Maine.
(d) Delaware.

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

3. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Michael.
(b) Gustavus.
(c) Richard.
(d) Jacob.

4. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Amish.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Catholic.

5. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Long.
(b) Mr. Doyle.
(c) Mr. Read.
(d) Mr. King.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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