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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which of the following individuals does Prince first work after leaving the Woods family?
(a) Pringle.
(b) Forsyth.
(c) Young.
(d) Mortimer.

2. While describing the cruelty of Mr. D------'s son, Prince tells of another slave who dies when the son throws her into prickly pear bushes. What is this slave's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Hannah.

3. After attending the Moravian church, Prince meets the man who will be her husband. What is his name?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Harry.
(c) Henry.
(d) Ben.

4. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?
(a) Mr. M------.
(b) Mr. L-------.
(c) Mr. D------.
(d) Mr. S------.

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

6. Which book of the Bible does Vassa quote at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Hebrews.
(b) Revelation.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Acts.

7. What is the name of the woman Prince meets from the Anti-Slavery Society after she leaves the Woods family?
(a) Hill.
(b) Anita.
(c) Angela.
(d) Greta.

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

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

10. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Ben.
(c) William.
(d) James.

11. The Woods' are very angry with Prince over her marriage, but will not sell her. How many other slaves does Mrs. Woods sell while Prince is with her?
(a) 2.
(b) 17.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

12. 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) 87.
(b) 172.
(c) 10.
(d) 119.

13. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?
(a) 11.
(b) 5.
(c) 16.
(d) 9.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?

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