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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 slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 8 pounds.
(b) 0 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 15 pounds.

2. 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) 172.
(b) 87.
(c) 10.
(d) 119.

3. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?
(a) James.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Richard.

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?
(a) Michael.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Gustavus.
(d) Richard.

5. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?
(a) Captain Phillips.
(b) Captain King.
(c) Captain Doyle.
(d) Captain Long.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following jobs does Vassa perform at the end of Chapter 8 that he has never performed before?

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

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

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

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

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