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

2. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?

3. After running away and being returned by her father, how many years does Prince spend in Mr. I-------'s household?

4. What is the name of the woman Prince meets from the Anti-Slavery Society after she leaves the Woods family?

5. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the personality of Captain Williams, as discussed in Prince's introduction of him.

6. In Chapter 6, what decision does Vassa say he has reached about the life of a free black person?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

In what ways does Douglass' time with Mr. Covey make him more likely to attempt escape? Cite three ways in which Covey's methods backfire. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.

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