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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Upon attending church for Christmas with the Woods family, Prince meets a ranger who feels guilty for the way he has treated fellow slaves. What is the ranger's name?
(a) Ben.
(b) Harry.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Henry.

4. 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) Essaka.
(b) Embrenche.
(c) Benin.
(d) Abyssinia.

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

6. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?
(a) Captain Doyle.
(b) Captain Farmer.
(c) Captain Doran.
(d) Captain Moore.

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

8. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?
(a) Mate.
(b) Freeman.
(c) Captain.
(d) Sable.

9. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?
(a) Mr. D------.
(b) Mr. S------.
(c) Mr. M------.
(d) Mr. L-------.

10. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?
(a) Violin.
(b) Clarinet.
(c) Tuba.
(d) French Horn.

11. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?
(a) Martha.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Henrietta.

12. Which of the following chores does Prince find horribly painful during her time in England with the Woods family?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Laundry.
(c) House cleaning.
(d) Farm duties.

13. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?
(a) Doctor Perkins.
(b) Doctor Brady.
(c) Doctor Johnson.
(d) Doctor Moore.

14. What relative does Prince come into contact with during her time at Turk's Island, who is unable to recognize her?
(a) Father.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Aunt.

15. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?
(a) 1796.
(b) 1698.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1759.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Reverend who teaches Prince while her new master is away in Scotland?

3. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?

4. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

5. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?

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