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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince finally escapes Mr. D-----'s service by accompanying Mr. Wood to which location?

2. What is the name of the ship on which Vassa travels to Italy?

3. In Chapter 3, Vassa has chillblains and is unable to enjoy which place he'd been excited to see?

4. When Prince is sold to pay for her master's wedding, which of the following children is most unhappy to see her go?

5. After deciding to become a missionary, Vassa appeals to the Bishop of which city for the job?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the response of Betsey Williams upon learning that Prince will be sold to raise money for her father's wedding?

3. According to the preface of Mary Prince's narrative, why did she wish to write her story?

4. What is the subject of the poem at the end of Chapter 10?

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

6. Describe the concerns of Vassa's master when another slave accuses Vassa of plotting to escape and the resultant agreement about Vassa's freedom.

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

8. After being beaten by Captain I---- when a cow gets lose, Prince runs away to her mother. What is the result of this flight?

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

10. In Chapter 6, what decision does Vassa say he has reached about the life of a free black person?

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