View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Vassa buys a suit anticipating his freedom. How much does his new suit cost?

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

3. How old is Prince when her owner is forced to hire her out to Mrs. Pruden?

4. As Vassa discusses the customs of his people, he mentions a mark of distinction that the elders wear over the eyebrows. What is this mark called?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the subject of the poem at the end of Chapter 10?

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

Compare and contrast Douglass' view of the Underground Railroad with the more conventional view. What arguments does Douglass give against the Railroad? Cite supporting information from his narrative.

Essay Topic 3

According to Mary Prince, the people at the slave auction look at the slaves carelessly. Why might she feel that way, and why might the auction attendees really be careless about it? Cite supporting information from the text.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,148 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample