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

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

3. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 8 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 0 pounds.

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

5. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?
(a) 1832.
(b) 1763.
(c) 1648.
(d) 1598.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Supplement to Prince's narrative, what is the name of the solicitor who agrees to take Prince's case to court?

2. What is the name of the second family for whom Prince works after leaving the Woods family?

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

4. What relative does Prince come into contact with during her time at Turk's Island, who is unable to recognize her?

5. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What events lead to Prince being placed with Mrs. Pruden, after her service with the Williams family?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 6, what decision does Vassa say he has reached about the life of a free black person?

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