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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the name "Olaudah" mean in Vassa's native language, according to his description of his childhood?
(a) Fortunate.
(b) Wanderer.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Wise.

2. What does Vassa buy during his time in St. Kitts?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Bible.
(d) Shoes.

3. Which of the following ladies does NOT teach at the Moravian church Prince visits during her time with the Woods family?
(a) Mrs. Olufsen.
(b) Mrs. Richter.
(c) Mrs. Curtin.
(d) Mrs. Sauter.

4. During her time in Bermuda, Prince reports that Mr. D-------- frequently abuses not only his slaves but also which of the following relatives?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Wife.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

5. In his discussion of slave conditions in Barbados, how much does Vassa say is the penalty for killing a slave there?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 8 pounds.
(d) 0 pounds.

6. Upon attending church for Christmas with the Woods family, Prince meets a ranger who feels guilty for the way he has treated fellow slaves. What is the ranger's name?
(a) Harry.
(b) Henry.
(c) Ben.
(d) Daniel.

7. According to the Mary Prince preface, who first suggested the writing of her history?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

8. 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?
(a) Ben.
(b) James.
(c) Daniel.
(d) William.

9. Upon reaching Mr. I------'s household, Prince says she notices a French Black; what is the French Black person's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Moll.
(c) Dinah.
(d) Hetty.

10. When describing Mr. I-------'s household, what does Prince say is the name of the mulatto slave boy?
(a) Cyrus.
(b) Jack.
(c) Levi.
(d) James.

11. Which of the following instruments does Vassa learn to play during his spare time as a free man?
(a) Violin.
(b) Tuba.
(c) French Horn.
(d) Clarinet.

12. Which of the following chores does Prince find horribly painful during her time in England with the Woods family?
(a) Cooking.
(b) House cleaning.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Farm duties.

13. Vassa argues toward the end of his narrative that Africa will produce opportunities in all BUT WHICH of the following areas?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Industry.
(c) Mining.
(d) Enterprise.

14. After describing the working conditions under Mr. D----, Prince mentions that he also owns a lame slave. What is the slave's name?
(a) Ben.
(b) Daniel.
(c) James.
(d) William.

15. Prince is born on a farm belonging to which of the following individuals?
(a) Mr. Trimmingham.
(b) Mr. Callahan.
(c) Mr. Myners.
(d) Mr. Jasper.

Short Answer Questions

1. While waiting for the slave auction to begin, Prince notes that the remarks from white people fell on her heart like what?

2. What is the name of Vassa's friend who teaches him to shave and read?

3. For what price is Prince sold in order to finance her master's wedding?

4. As Vassa discusses the customs of his people, he mentions a mark of distinction that the elders wear over the eyebrows. What is this mark called?

5. In Chapter 6, Vassa's master says he will give him his freedom for what price?

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