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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. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, Prince says that how many little slave boys live there?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. How long does Brent live in her grandmother's attic before actually running away?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 16 months.
(d) 7 years.

3. What is the name of the slave who is killed by the new overseer at Lloyd's plantation?
(a) Harry.
(b) Demby.
(c) Giles.
(d) Barney.

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

5. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Giles.
(b) Mrs. Hicks.
(c) Mrs. Cantor.
(d) Mrs. Michaels.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the searching of the house in Chapter 12, how many lashes does the captain order the occupants to be given?

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

3. By what name is Vassa called during his time on board the "Industrious Bee" trading ship?

4. Prince is forced to take on more chores after the death of another slave; how many cows must Prince milk each morning before sunrise?

5. According to Prince, one of Mr. D----'s slaves steals a bit of rice and eats it for dinner. What is the name of this slave?

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