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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which book of the Bible does Vassa quote at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Acts.
(b) Psalms.
(c) Hebrews.
(d) Revelation.

2. In what year does Vassa arrive in Plymouth?
(a) 1764.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1777.

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

4. 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 Frey.
(c) Miss Darrel.
(d) Miss Williams.

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

6. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?
(a) James.
(b) Levi.
(c) Jack.
(d) Cyrus.

7. Prince finally escapes Mr. D-----'s service by accompanying Mr. Wood to which location?
(a) Antigua.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Bermuda.
(d) Bahamas.

8. 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) 1704.
(d) 1784.

9. What is the name of the man who shares his food rations with Prince on the voyage to Turk's Island?
(a) Anthony.
(b) James.
(c) Levi.
(d) William.

10. 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.

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

12. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Quaker.
(c) Buddism.
(d) Catholicism.

13. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?
(a) Richard.
(b) Gustavus.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Michael.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince is born on a farm belonging to which of the following individuals?

2. After running away and being returned by her father, how many years does Prince spend in Mr. I-------'s household?

3. Which of the following chores does Prince find horribly painful during her time in England with the Woods family?

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

5. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?

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