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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. What is the name of the neighbor's slave in Chapter 6 whom Douglass witnesses fighting for food with the pigs?
(a) Mary.
(b) Dinah.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Betsey.

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

3. After arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is put up to see how much she is worth. What is the final sum?
(a) 75 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

4. What is the name of the two slaves given the task of overseeing the livery and horses for Douglass' master?
(a) Canon.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Barney.
(d) Lloyd.

5. In the care of Mrs. Pruden, Prince looks after children by all BUT WHICH of the following names?
(a) Daniel.
(b) William.
(c) James.
(d) Fanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?

2. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?

3. After Brent's deceiving letters home, Dr. Flint writes to the major of which city in search of her?

4. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?

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

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