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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. At the beginning of his narrative, Vassa informs readers that he was born in which African province?
(a) Benin.
(b) Embrenche.
(c) Essaka.
(d) Abyssinia.

2. When discussing the plight of slaves in Barbados, Vassa says the average life expectancy for a slave there is how long?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 12 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 45 years.

3. In Chapter 28, Brent mentions that her Aunt Nancy was allowed to marry at what age?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 13.
(d) 16.

4. While preparing to take her children to be sold, who does Prince's mother tell that her turn to be parted from her child will come?
(a) Moll.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Dinah.

5. Vassa receives a letter of recommendation from which individual in Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Long.
(b) Mr. King.
(c) Mr. Read.
(d) Mr. Doyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon Mrs. Bruce's death, how long does the voyage from New York to Liverpool take for Brent and Mr. Bruce?

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

3. How old is Douglass when his mother dies?

4. According to his discussion of his childhood, what is the name of Douglass' mother?

5. Where does Benny say he thinks his mother is when Dr. Flint asks him?

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