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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 87.
(b) 172.
(c) 10.
(d) 119.

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

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

4. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Carol.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Mary.

5. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?
(a) Maine.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Jersey.
(d) Delaware.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?

2. Upon attending church for Christmas with the Woods family, Prince meets a ranger who feels guilty for the way he has treated fellow slaves. What is the ranger's name?

3. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?

4. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?

5. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?

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