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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 10.
(d) 3.

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

3. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?
(a) 1802.
(b) 1828.
(c) 1788.
(d) 1754.

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

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

6. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?
(a) Dennis.
(b) James.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Richard.

7. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?
(a) Unlucky.
(b) Wanderer.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Wise.

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

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

10. Under the ownership of Mr. D--------, Prince has to spend long hours cutting up which of the following fruits used to burn lime?
(a) Papaya.
(b) Mango.
(c) Orange.
(d) Banana.

11. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 12 weeks.

12. What is the name of the Reverend who teaches Prince while her new master is away in Scotland?
(a) Young.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Forsyth.
(d) Pringle.

13. In the care of Mrs. Pruden, Prince looks after children by all BUT WHICH of the following names?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Daniel.
(c) James.
(d) William.

14. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1812.

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

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

3. Which of the following individuals is the writer for the Supplement to Prince's narrative?

4. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?

5. While preparing to take her children to be sold, who does Prince's mother tell that her turn to be parted from her child will come?

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