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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 animal is Benny bitten while Brent hides in her grandmother's attic?
(a) Raccoon.
(b) Badger.
(c) Dog.
(d) Wolf.

2. What is the name of the slave who is killed by the new overseer at Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Harry.
(b) Giles.
(c) Barney.
(d) Demby.

3. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?
(a) Henrietta.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Martha.
(d) Prudence.

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

5. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?

2. After Dr. Flint's death, Brent receives a letter from Emily Flint who has been married. What is Emily's new name?

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

4. Where is Douglass sent when he leaves Lloyd's plantation?

5. What city do the Brent and the Bruce family first visit on their trip together?

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