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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. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?
(a) Apple.
(b) Lemon.
(c) Orange.
(d) Lime.

2. The fair overseer is replaced by which of the following men at Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Mr. Miles.
(b) Mr. Gore.
(c) Mr. Nichols.
(d) Mr. Cantor.

3. How old is Brent when Dr. Flint begins to pursue her?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 9.
(d) 17.

4. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 0 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 8 pounds.

5. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?
(a) 1754.
(b) 1802.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1788.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?

2. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

3. How old is Brent when her second child, a baby girl, is born?

4. At the Bruce house, what is the name of the baby for whom Brent cares?

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

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