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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?
(a) Violin.
(b) Tuba.
(c) Clarinet.
(d) French Horn.

2. When speaking with Mr. G, Vassa says he thinks he does well with how many of the Ten Commandments?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

3. In Chapter 6, Vassa's master says he will give him his freedom for what price?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 40 pounds.
(c) 6 pounds.
(d) 25 pounds.

4. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?
(a) Doctor Johnson.
(b) Doctor Perkins.
(c) Doctor Brady.
(d) Doctor Moore.

5. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?
(a) Mr. Dorin.
(b) Mr. Collins.
(c) Mr. Read.
(d) Mr. Oliver.

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

3. Soon after he is kidnapped, Vassa is threatened with a beating for accidentally killing which of the following animals?

4. In what year does Vassa arrive in Plymouth?

5. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?

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