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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. When Mr. Severe, the overseer, dies, he is replaced by whom?
(a) Mr. Townshend.
(b) Mr. Anthony.
(c) Mr. Hopkins.
(d) Mr. Lloyd.

2. Prince finally escapes Mr. D-----'s service by accompanying Mr. Wood to which location?
(a) Bahamas.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Bermuda.
(d) Antigua.

3. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Bible.
(d) Shoes.

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

5. What is the name of Douglass' aunt who is badly beaten when he is a child?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Hester.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?

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

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

4. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?

5. According to Prince, one of Mr. D----'s slaves steals a bit of rice and eats it for dinner. What is the name of this slave?

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