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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. What is the name of the pastor in Chapter 13?
(a) Mr. Long.
(b) Mr. Pike.
(c) Mr. Crow.
(d) Mr. Grey.

2. How long does Prince stay in Mrs. Pruden's service after the death of her former mistress?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 12 weeks.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 9 months.

3. 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) 87.
(b) 119.
(c) 10.
(d) 172.

4. How long does it take for Ellen to arrive in Brooklyn after she leaves Mr. Sands?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

5. How many slaves has Mrs. Auld had prior to Douglass' arrival?
(a) 2.
(b) 12.
(c) 0.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nickname does Vassa earn after his master dies on board the ship?

3. What is the published reward for Brent after she has escaped?

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

5. Which of the following fruits does Vassa NOT plant on his visit to the Bahamas?

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