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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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. L-------.
(b) Mr. S------.
(c) Mr. M------.
(d) Mr. D------.

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

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

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

7. After leaving Mr. D------, Mr. Wood purchases Prince for what sum?
(a) $225.
(b) $300.
(c) $150
(d) $75.

8. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?
(a) Prudence.
(b) Martha.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Nancy.

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

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

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

12. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?
(a) Richard.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Gustavus.
(d) Michael.

13. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?
(a) 45 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 12 months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?

2. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

3. How long do Vassa and his crew mates spend in New Providence on their visit?

4. For which of the following individuals does Prince first work after leaving the Woods family?

5. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?

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