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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. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?
(a) Michael.
(b) Richard.
(c) Gustavus.
(d) Jacob.

2. According to his discussion of his childhood, what is the name of Douglass' mother?
(a) Betsey.
(b) Mary.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Leah.

3. In Chapter 28, Brent mentions that her Aunt Nancy was allowed to marry at what age?
(a) 16.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 13.

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

5. Which of the following jobs does Vassa perform at the end of Chapter 8 that he has never performed before?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Parson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?

2. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?

3. For what sum does Mrs. Bruce purchase Brent's freedom at the end of the narrative?

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

5. When discussing his master's house, Douglass says that people come from all BUT WHICH of the following towns to see the master's garden?

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