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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gustavus Vassa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the Indians in Cadiz, how many wives does Vassa say the Indians have?
(a) 4.
(b) 15.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

2. Which of the following jobs does Vassa perform at the end of Chapter 8 that he has never performed before?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Parson.
(d) Captain.

3. What is the name of the new Captain who replaces Vassa's deceased former master in Chapter 8?
(a) Captain Doyle.
(b) Captain Long.
(c) Captain Phillips.
(d) Captain King.

4. When speaking with Mr. G, Vassa says he thinks he does well with how many of the Ten Commandments?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

5. As Chapter 2 begins, Vassa says that he was kidnapped at what age?
(a) 5.
(b) 11.
(c) 16.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. When taken to the town of Tinmah, Vassa relates that the people there use small white shells as currency. For how many shells is Vassa sold?

2. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?

3. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?

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

5. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?

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