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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) 8 months.
(b) 45 years.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 16 years.

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

3. While describing the cruelty of Mr. D------'s son, Prince tells of another slave who dies when the son throws her into prickly pear bushes. What is this slave's name?
(a) Hetty.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Sarah.

4. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Prudence.
(b) Carol.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Mary.

5. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?
(a) Antigua.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Bahamas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?

2. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?

3. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?

5. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

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