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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?
(a) Mrs. Curtin.
(b) Mrs. Sauter.
(c) Mrs. Richter.
(d) Mrs. Olufsen.

3. How many years does Prince work for Mr. D-------- in Turk's Island before he retires and takes her to Bermuda with him?
(a) 8.
(b) 15.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

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

5. 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) 1704.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1814.

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

7. Prince is born on a farm belonging to which of the following individuals?
(a) Mr. Callahan.
(b) Mr. Myners.
(c) Mr. Trimmingham.
(d) Mr. Jasper.

8. After his initial voyage as a kidnapped slave, Vassa is taken off the slave ship at which Caribbean island?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Barbados.

9. According to Prince, one of Mr. D----'s slaves steals a bit of rice and eats it for dinner. What is the name of this slave?
(a) James.
(b) Ben.
(c) Daniel.
(d) William.

10. In Chapter 6, Vassa's master says he will give him his freedom for what price?
(a) 6 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

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

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

13. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Wife.

14. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 12 pounds.
(c) 8 pounds.
(d) 3 pounds

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

2. Prince's new master puts her in charge of his son, a young boy named what?

3. After Mr. I--------- sends Prince to Turk's Island, how long is she aboard the ship?

4. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?

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

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