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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. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?

2. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?

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

4. Which of the following jobs does Vassa perform at the end of Chapter 8 that he has never performed before?

5. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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?

5. What does Pringle state about his wishes for British law in regards to slavery at the end of his Supplement to Prince's narrative?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Brent ends her narrative by saying that she obtained freedom, though not in the usual way by marriage. Does Brent intend to say that freedom matters more to her than marriage? In a well-developed essay, argue which is more important to her and include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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