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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Bahamas.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Antigua.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?

2. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

3. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?

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

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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