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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 second family for whom Prince works after leaving the Woods family?
(a) Young.
(b) Pringle.
(c) Mortimer.
(d) Forsyth.

2. Which of the following individuals marries Prince and her husband around Christmas of 1826?
(a) Rev. Richter.
(b) Rev. Sauter.
(c) Rev. Olufsen.
(d) Rev. Curtin.

3. As Chapter 4 opens, Vassa says it's been how long since he was first brought to England?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While waiting for the slave auction to begin, Prince notes that the remarks from white people fell on her heart like what?

2. After arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is put up to see how much she is worth. What is the final sum?

3. After Mr. I--------- sends Prince to Turk's Island, how long is she aboard the ship?

4. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What description does Vassa give of the Indians he and Dr. Irving meet in Cadiz?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. Discuss Prince's reaction to Hetty upon being sold to Captain I---- and arriving at his household.

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

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

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

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