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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Commodore Dennis.
(b) Lord Howe.
(c) Captain Doran.
(d) Commodore Stanhope.

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

3. Prince is forced to take on more chores after the death of another slave; how many cows must Prince milk each morning before sunrise?
(a) 25.
(b) 11.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

4. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her sister.

5. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?
(a) Essaka.
(b) Embrenche.
(c) Abyssinia.
(d) Benin.

6. What is the name of the woman Prince meets from the Anti-Slavery Society after she leaves the Woods family?
(a) Hill.
(b) Greta.
(c) Angela.
(d) Anita.

7. While describing the cruelty of Mr. D------'s son, Prince tells of another slave who dies when the son throws her into prickly pear bushes. What is this slave's name?
(a) Hetty.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Hannah.

8. As Chapter 4 opens, Vassa says it's been how long since he was first brought to England?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 years.

9. How old is Prince when her owner is forced to hire her out to Mrs. Pruden?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 18.
(d) 9.

10. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?
(a) Amish.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Quaker.

11. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?
(a) Bermuda.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Bahamas.

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

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

14. When the farm owner dies, Prince is bought by Captain Darrel and then given to his granddaughter. What is his granddaughter's name?
(a) Miss Moore.
(b) Miss Darrel.
(c) Miss Frey.
(d) Miss Williams.

15. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Mining.
(c) Industry.
(d) Enterprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?

2. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

3. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

4. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?

5. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?

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