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

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

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

4. While in England, how many times do the Woods' threaten to throw Prince out on her own before she finally resolves to go?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

5. How many years does Prince work for Mr. D-------- in Turk's Island before he retires and takes her to Bermuda with him?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?

2. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?

3. Prince reports that she was baptized in August 1817 by which of the following individuals?

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

5. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the personality of Captain Williams, as discussed in Prince's introduction of him.

3. What description does Vassa give of the Indians he and Dr. Irving meet in Cadiz?

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

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

6. At the end of his narrative, what is Vassa's major argument for why the slave trade should end?

7. When discussing his culture, Vassa notes that they have several things in common with Jews; what are these similarities?

8. Describe Vassa's response to his continued slavery after he is sold.

9. Describe the manner in which Vassa earns the nickname "Captain" after purchasing his freedom.

10. What does Pringle state about his wishes for British law in regards to slavery at the end of his Supplement to Prince's narrative?

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