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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. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Commodore Dennis.
(b) Lord Howe.
(c) Commodore Stanhope.
(d) Captain Doran.

2. Prince's new master puts her in charge of his son, a young boy named what?
(a) Benjy.
(b) James.
(c) William.
(d) Irving.

3. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?
(a) Captain Hamer.
(b) Captain Black.
(c) Captain Grey.
(d) Captain Moore.

4. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?
(a) Abyssinia.
(b) Benin.
(c) Essaka.
(d) Embrenche.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?

2. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?

3. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

4. What is the name of Vassa's new wife?

5. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the response of Betsey Williams upon learning that Prince will be sold to raise money for her father's wedding?

3. Describe the logic by which Vassa believes he cannot be sold at the end of Chapter 4.

4. What reason does Pringle give in the preface for why the full names of Captain and Mrs. I---- and Mr. D---- have not been printed?

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

6. According to the preface of Mary Prince's narrative, why did she wish to write her story?

7. While in England with the Woods family, what work is Prince compelled to do that is very difficult for her? How does Mr. Woods respond?

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

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

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

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