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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 Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?
2. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?
3. The Woods' are very angry with Prince over her marriage, but will not sell her. How many other slaves does Mrs. Woods sell while Prince is with her?
4. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?
5. How old is Prince when her owner is forced to hire her out to Mrs. Pruden?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Describe the manner in which Vassa earns the nickname "Captain" after purchasing his freedom.
3. What happens when Prince meets her mother again during her time on Turk's Island?
4. What is the subject of the poem at the end of Chapter 10?
5. Why is Prince unwilling to take her things and return to Antigua after leaving the Woods' service?
6. In Chapter 6, what decision does Vassa say he has reached about the life of a free black person?
7. With what illnesses does Vassa contend upon arriving in London?
8. What is the response of Betsey Williams upon learning that Prince will be sold to raise money for her father's wedding?
9. What description does Vassa give of the Indians he and Dr. Irving meet in Cadiz?
10. What sort of life does Vassa find when he comes into contact with Captain Doran and Mr. King?
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
Discuss and analyze the odd behavior of the Woods family. Mr. Woods frequently tells Prince to find another owner, but will not sell her when she does. What reasons do the Woods' have for their treatment of Prince? Present supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss Douglass' assertion that the slave system is harmful not only to slaves, but also to slave owners. Explore his claims in detail and include supporting information from the text.
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