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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. Prince is born on a farm belonging to which of the following individuals?

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

3. After arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is put up to see how much she is worth. What is the final sum?

4. In what year does Vassa petition the Queen of England to end African slavery?

5. What relative does Prince come into contact with during her time at Turk's Island, who is unable to recognize her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. After Hetty's death, Prince is severely beaten for what mistake?

4. After Mrs. Williams' death, Mrs. Pruden tells Prince that she will be sold. What reason does Mrs. Pruden give for the sale?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when Prince meets her mother again during her time on Turk's Island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In a well-developed essay, critique Prince's decision to remain in England rather than returning home to Antigua and her husband. Be sure to include supporting information from her narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss the reason why slaves were commonly separated from their families. What logistical purpose did the separation serve? Detail three ways in which the separation of family members benefited the slave system, as discussed by Douglass, and include supporting information from his narrative.

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