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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. 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) 17.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

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

3. 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) 119.
(b) 172.
(c) 87.
(d) 10.

4. What is the name of the church Vassa visits in the opening of Chapter 10?
(a) St. Mark.
(b) St. Mary.
(c) St. James.
(d) St. Peter.

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) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?

2. After attending the Moravian church, Prince meets the man who will be her husband. What is his name?

3. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?

4. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?

5. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. After being beaten by Captain I---- when a cow gets lose, Prince runs away to her mother. What is the result of this flight?

7. Explain Prince's mother's remark made to a fellow slave while preparing her children for sale, that the woman's turn will come next.

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

9. Describe the work required of Prince and the other slaves under the ownership of Mr. D-----.

10. Describe the concerns of Vassa's master when another slave accuses Vassa of plotting to escape and the resultant agreement about Vassa's freedom.

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