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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?
(a) Jersey.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Maine.
(d) Virginia.

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

3. To which of the following people is Vassa sold at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Lord Howe.
(b) Commodore Dennis.
(c) Captain Doran.
(d) Commodore Stanhope.

4. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the ship "African Snow"?
(a) Gustavus.
(b) Michael.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Richard.

5. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?
(a) Captain Doyle.
(b) Captain Doran.
(c) Captain Farmer.
(d) Captain Moore.

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. In what year does Vassa sail for Cadiz?

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

4. As a free man, Vassa accepts 7 pounds to accompany which captain to London?

5. What is the name of Vassa's young American friend on the ship in Chapter 3?

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