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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?
(a) Freeman.
(b) Captain.
(c) Mate.
(d) Sable.

2. 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?
(a) 10.
(b) 172.
(c) 87.
(d) 119.

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

4. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?
(a) Industry.
(b) Manufacturing.
(c) Enterprise.
(d) Mining.

5. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?
(a) Holland.
(b) London.
(c) Turkey.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?

2. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?

3. Vassa mentions that he has been baptized; during which year did his baptism take place?

4. What religion does Vassa's master in Montserrat practice?

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

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