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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Brent's son weigh when he is born?
(a) 8 pounds.
(b) 6 pounds.
(c) 4 pounds.
(d) 10 pounds.

2. Upon arriving at the Grand Quay, Prince is sent to the house of her new master. What is her new master's name?
(a) Mr. L-------.
(b) Mr. S------.
(c) Mr. M------.
(d) Mr. D------.

3. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?
(a) Daniel.
(b) James.
(c) William.
(d) Ben.

4. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?
(a) Bahamas.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Antigua.

5. Where is Douglass sent when he leaves Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Annapolis.
(d) Charlestown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?

2. After discovering he can't manage Douglass, Thomas Auld finally rents Douglass out to a man by what name?

3. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?

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. Which of the following individuals is the writer for the Supplement to Prince's narrative?

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