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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?
(a) 1704.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1784.
(d) 1822.

2. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?
(a) Mr. Cookman.
(b) Mr. Covey.
(c) Mr. Handley.
(d) Mr. Ewery.

3. What is the name of Douglass' aunt who is badly beaten when he is a child?
(a) Mary.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Hester.
(d) Hetty.

4. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?
(a) Wanderer.
(b) Unlucky.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Wise.

5. While in England, how many times do the Woods' threaten to throw Prince out on her own before she finally resolves to go?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor who treats Vassa when he is beaten in St. Kitt's?

2. Prince finally escapes Mr. D-----'s service by accompanying Mr. Wood to which location?

3. What is the name of the free mulatto woman who makes Prince's life difficult during her service to the Wood family?

4. In his exploration of religions, Vassa touches on all BUT WHICH of the following religions?

5. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?

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