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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. King.
(b) Mr. Read.
(c) Mr. Doyle.
(d) Mr. Long.

2. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?
(a) Captain King.
(b) Captain Doyle.
(c) Captain Phillips.
(d) Captain Long.

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

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

5. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) Antigua.

6. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Holland.
(d) Turkey.

7. While waiting for the slave auction to begin, Prince notes that the remarks from white people fell on her heart like what?
(a) Salt.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Acid.
(d) Cayenne.

8. Prince's new master puts her in charge of his son, a young boy named what?
(a) Benjy.
(b) William.
(c) Irving.
(d) James.

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

10. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Michael.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Richard.
(d) Gustavus.

11. When taken to the town of Tinmah, Vassa relates that the people there use small white shells as currency. For how many shells is Vassa sold?
(a) 10.
(b) 87.
(c) 119.
(d) 172.

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

13. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?
(a) Mr. Oliver.
(b) Mr. Dorin.
(c) Mr. Collins.
(d) Mr. Read.

14. Prince reports that she was baptized in August 1817 by which of the following individuals?
(a) Rev. Richter.
(b) Rev. Curtin.
(c) Rev. Sauter.
(d) Rev. Olufsen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?

2. How many children does Prince's mother have after arriving in Captain Darrel's daughter's household?

3. In what year does Vassa arrive in Plymouth?

4. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?

5. In his discussion of the Indians in Cadiz, how many wives does Vassa say the Indians have?

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