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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?

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

3. What is the name of the Reverend who teaches Prince while her new master is away in Scotland?

4. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?

5. In the care of Mrs. Pruden, Prince looks after children by all BUT WHICH of the following names?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-developed essay, critique Prince's decision to remain in England rather than returning home to Antigua and her husband. Be sure to include supporting information from her narrative.

Essay Topic 2

One of Vassa's masters, Mr. King, is kind to his slaves and refuses to beat or abuse them. Instead, he simply sells slaves with whom he is unhappy. Mr. King is a Quaker, and his refusal to torture his slaves is likely in keeping with his religious beliefs. Based on King's treatment of his slaves, does he deserve the title of a good slave owner? The slaves he sells are likely to be abused by their purchasers; does King bear any responsibility for their fate? In a well-developed essay, frame an argument as to whether King is an above-average slave owner or if, by reason of negligence or antipathy, he is just as bad as any other. Use supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Mary Prince presents the description of her mother crying for the children who are to be sold as similar to that of a mother crying for a child who has died. Analyze and discuss this description in a well-developed essay, citing supporting information from the text.

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