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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. What is the name of the ship on which Douglass is sent from Baltimore to St. Michael's?
(a) Marie-Claire.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Nancy.

2. How old is Douglass when he comes across the book "The Columbian Orator" in his private pursuit of education?
(a) 17.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 14.

3. In Chapter 6, Vassa's master says he will give him his freedom for what price?
(a) 6 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

4. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?
(a) Salt.
(b) Gold.
(c) Clay.
(d) Zinc.

5. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?
(a) Mr. Read.
(b) Mr. Dorin.
(c) Mr. Collins.
(d) Mr. Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?

2. Prince's new master puts her in charge of his son, a young boy named what?

3. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?

4. In what year does Douglass say he went to St. Michael's?

5. Though he does not know for sure how old he is as his story begins, Douglass estimates that he is roughly how old?

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