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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Vassa arrive in Montserrat for the first time?
(a) 1763.
(b) 1648.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1598.

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

3. In Chapter 6, what is the name of the captain with whom Vassa is sent?
(a) Captain Doran.
(b) Captain Doyle.
(c) Captain Moore.
(d) Captain Farmer.

4. What is the name of the slave owner with whom Vassa has trouble after purchasing his freedom?
(a) Mr. Dorin.
(b) Mr. Read.
(c) Mr. Collins.
(d) Mr. Oliver.

5. What relative does Prince come into contact with during her time at Turk's Island, who is unable to recognize her?
(a) Mother.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Father.
(d) Sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of the Indians in Cadiz, how many wives does Vassa say the Indians have?

2. In Chapter 11, where does Dr. Irving tell Vassa he wishes to start a plantation?

3. In the care of Mrs. Pruden, Prince looks after children by all BUT WHICH of the following names?

4. What is the name of the man who shares his food rations with Prince on the voyage to Turk's Island?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pringle state about his wishes for British law in regards to slavery at the end of his Supplement to Prince's narrative?

2. Describe Vassa's response to his continued slavery after he is sold.

3. What is the fate of Hetty in Captain I-----'s household?

4. After Hetty's death, Prince is severely beaten for what mistake?

5. What is the conflict between Vassa and Mr. Read after he is freed?

6. Describe the work required of Prince and the other slaves under the ownership of Mr. D-----.

7. After Mrs. Williams' death, Mrs. Pruden tells Prince that she will be sold. What reason does Mrs. Pruden give for the sale?

8. Describe the logic by which Vassa believes he cannot be sold at the end of Chapter 4.

9. Explain Prince's mother's remark made to a fellow slave while preparing her children for sale, that the woman's turn will come next.

10. Describe Vassa's experience with Quakers in Chapter 7.

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