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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) 87.
(d) 119.

4. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?
(a) 12 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 45 years.
(d) 16 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?

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

3. 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?

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

5. What is the name of Vassa's new wife?

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