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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 ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Mary.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Carol.

2. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?
(a) Levi.
(b) Cyrus.
(c) Jack.
(d) James.

3. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Holland.

4. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?
(a) Martha.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Henrietta.

5. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Richard.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Michael.
(d) Gustavus.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?

3. How many years does Prince work for Mr. D-------- in Turk's Island before he retires and takes her to Bermuda with him?

4. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?

5. Which of the following individuals marries Prince and her husband around Christmas of 1826?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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