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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) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 15.
(d) 2.

2. 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.

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

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

5. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?
(a) Captain Moore.
(b) Captain Black.
(c) Captain Grey.
(d) Captain Hamer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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