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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Hannah.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Rebecca.

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

3. 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) Essaka.
(d) Embrenche.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following jobs does Vassa perform at the end of Chapter 8 that he has never performed before?

2. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?

3. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?

4. Prince finally escapes Mr. D-----'s service by accompanying Mr. Wood to which location?

5. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Hetty's death, Prince is severely beaten for what mistake?

2. With what illnesses does Vassa contend upon arriving in London?

3. Describe Vassa's experience with Quakers in Chapter 7.

4. What is the subject of the poem at the end of Chapter 10?

5. Describe the trick men attempt to use to capture Vassa in Savannah.

6. What is the conflict between Vassa and Mr. Read after he is freed?

7. Describe Vassa's early childhood as discussed in Chapter 2.

8. Describe the Embrenche mark as detailed by Vassa when discussing his tribe's culture.

9. What sort of life does Vassa find when he comes into contact with Captain Doran and Mr. King?

10. Why is Prince unwilling to take her things and return to Antigua after leaving the Woods' service?

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