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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?
(a) 1796.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1698.
(d) 1759.

2. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

3. In Garrison's Preface, he says that he sought the aid of the General Agent of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. What is the name of this man?
(a) Remond.
(b) Henry.
(c) O'Connell.
(d) Collins.

4. What is the name of the second family for whom Prince works after leaving the Woods family?
(a) Young.
(b) Pringle.
(c) Forsyth.
(d) Mortimer.

5. According to Douglass, which of the following is NOT the name of one of his master's sons-in-law?
(a) Mr. Nicholson.
(b) Mr. Lowndes.
(c) Mr. Winder.
(d) Mr. Cantor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?

2. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?

3. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?

4. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?

5. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

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