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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. The Woods' are very angry with Prince over her marriage, but will not sell her. How many other slaves does Mrs. Woods sell while Prince is with her?
(a) 17.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

2. Though he does not know for sure how old he is as his story begins, Douglass estimates that he is roughly how old?
(a) 22.
(b) 35.
(c) 19.
(d) 28.

3. When Prince's master wishes to remarry, he sells Prince and how many of her siblings to raise money for his wedding?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. As Douglass' narrative begins, he says he was born in which of the following towns?
(a) Easton.
(b) Marydel.
(c) Tuckahoe.
(d) Galena.

5. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?
(a) Carol.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?

2. Which of the following individuals marries Prince and her husband around Christmas of 1826?

3. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?

4. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?

5. In his discussion of his childhood, what does Douglass say is the name of the man who owns his mother?

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