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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. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?

2. As Prince's history begins, she mentions that she was born in which country?

3. What is the name of the man who shares his food rations with Prince on the voyage to Turk's Island?

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Embrenche mark as detailed by Vassa when discussing his tribe's culture.

2. 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?

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

4. After being beaten by Captain I---- when a cow gets lose, Prince runs away to her mother. What is the result of this flight?

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

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

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

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

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

10. While in England with the Woods family, what work is Prince compelled to do that is very difficult for her? How does Mr. Woods respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brent asserts multiple times throughout her narrative that while slavery in general is terrible, it is always much worse for women than for men. Cite three examples that either support or refute her statement and include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast societal attitudes on race as described by one of the four authors with the state of race in America today. What are the major differences and similarities? Include outside research and supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Douglass' experience with slavery with that of Vassa. Include supporting information from both narratives.

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