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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface to Douglass' narrative, Garrison says he became acquainted with Douglass during what year?
(a) 1794.
(b) 1758.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1841.

2. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?
(a) Captain Hamer.
(b) Captain Moore.
(c) Captain Black.
(d) Captain Grey.

3. How old is Brent when her second child, a baby girl, is born?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

4. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?
(a) London.
(b) Plymouth.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paris.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Soon after he is kidnapped, Vassa is threatened with a beating for accidentally killing which of the following animals?

3. During which of the following years is Garrison's Preface dated?

4. While preparing to take her children to be sold, who does Prince's mother tell that her turn to be parted from her child will come?

5. What is the name of the man who shares his food rations with Prince on the voyage to Turk's Island?

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