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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the church Vassa visits in the opening of Chapter 10?
(a) St. Mark.
(b) St. James.
(c) St. Mary.
(d) St. Peter.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?
(a) Bible.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Shoes.

8. Soon after he is kidnapped, Vassa is threatened with a beating for accidentally killing which of the following animals?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Horse.
(d) Goat.

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

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

11. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?
(a) Gustavus.
(b) Richard.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Michael.

12. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?
(a) 1784.
(b) 1822.
(c) 1704.
(d) 1814.

13. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Mary.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Carol.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

2. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?

3. Prince is forced to take on more chores after the death of another slave; how many cows must Prince milk each morning before sunrise?

4. What is the name of the woman Prince meets from the Anti-Slavery Society after she leaves the Woods family?

5. While in England, how many times do the Woods' threaten to throw Prince out on her own before she finally resolves to go?

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