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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 Vassa's new wife?
(a) Miss Cullen.
(b) Miss King.
(c) Miss Edwards.
(d) Miss Jasper.

2. Which book of the Bible does Vassa quote at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Revelation.
(b) Acts.
(c) Hebrews.
(d) Psalms.

3. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?
(a) Abyssinia.
(b) Embrenche.
(c) Essaka.
(d) Benin.

4. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Apple.
(c) Orange.
(d) Lime.

5. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?
(a) 1704.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1822.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?

2. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?

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

4. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?

5. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?

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