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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?
(a) Delaware.
(b) Jersey.
(c) Maine.
(d) Virginia.

2. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?
(a) Mrs. Richter.
(b) Mrs. Sauter.
(c) Mrs. Olufsen.
(d) Mrs. Curtin.

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

4. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?
(a) 1822.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1704.

5. While in England, how many times do the Woods' threaten to throw Prince out on her own before she finally resolves to go?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

6. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?
(a) Zinc.
(b) Clay.
(c) Gold.
(d) Salt.

7. Which of the following individuals is the writer for the Supplement to Prince's narrative?
(a) Young,
(b) Pringle.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Taylor.

8. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

9. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 3 pounds
(c) 8 pounds.
(d) 12 pounds.

10. After attending the Moravian church, Prince meets the man who will be her husband. What is his name?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Ben.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harry.

11. As Vassa discusses the customs of his people, he mentions a mark of distinction that the elders wear over the eyebrows. What is this mark called?
(a) Abyssinia.
(b) Essaka.
(c) Embrenche.
(d) Benin.

12. How many children does Prince's mother have after arriving in Captain Darrel's daughter's household?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 0.

13. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Wife.

14. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, Prince says that how many little slave boys live there?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

15. After running away and being returned by her father, how many years does Prince spend in Mr. I-------'s household?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?

2. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?

3. Under the ownership of Mr. D--------, Prince has to spend long hours cutting up which of the following fruits used to burn lime?

4. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

5. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?

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