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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mary Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?
(a) Captain Moore.
(b) Captain Doran.
(c) Captain Farmer.
(d) Captain Doyle.

2. While describing the cruelty of Mr. D------'s son, Prince tells of another slave who dies when the son throws her into prickly pear bushes. What is this slave's name?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Sarah.

3. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?
(a) Mate.
(b) Sable.
(c) Freeman.
(d) Captain.

4. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?
(a) 24 pounds.
(b) 150 pounds
(c) 75 pounds.
(d) 57 pounds.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Under the ownership of Mr. D--------, Prince has to spend long hours cutting up which of the following fruits used to burn lime?

3. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?

4. When speaking with Mr. G, Vassa says he thinks he does well with how many of the Ten Commandments?

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

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