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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. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?
(a) Bermuda.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Bahamas.

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

3. What is the name of Vassa's new wife?
(a) Miss Jasper.
(b) Miss King.
(c) Miss Cullen.
(d) Miss Edwards.

4. After leaving Mr. D------, Mr. Wood purchases Prince for what sum?
(a) $225.
(b) $300.
(c) $75.
(d) $150

5. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?
(a) Wanderer.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?

2. 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?

3. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?

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

5. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is the fate of Hetty in Captain I-----'s household?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens when Prince meets her mother again during her time on Turk's Island?

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

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