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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. What is the name of the Reverend who teaches Prince while her new master is away in Scotland?
(a) Mortimer.
(b) Young.
(c) Forsyth.
(d) Pringle.

2. Prince reports that she was baptized in August 1817 by which of the following individuals?
(a) Rev. Richter.
(b) Rev. Sauter.
(c) Rev. Curtin.
(d) Rev. Olufsen.

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

4. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?
(a) Rome.
(b) London.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) Paris.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince's new master puts her in charge of his son, a young boy named what?

2. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?

3. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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