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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

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

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

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

8. 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) Aunt.
(d) Mother.

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

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

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

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

13. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?
(a) 1598.
(b) 1832.
(c) 1763.
(d) 1648.

14. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?
(a) Hetty.
(b) Moll.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Dinah.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who shares his food rations with Prince on the voyage to Turk's Island?

2. 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?

3. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?

4. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?

5. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

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