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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being sold to Mr. D--------, Prince is forced to dig up which of the following minerals?

2. When discussing his relationship with Mr. G, Vassa mentions that he enjoyed correspondence with Mr. G until the man died in which year?

3. What is the name of the ship Vassa's master purchases to travel to Philadelphia?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Prince unwilling to take her things and return to Antigua after leaving the Woods' service?

2. What reason does Pringle give in the preface for why the full names of Captain and Mrs. I---- and Mr. D---- have not been printed?

3. While in England with the Woods family, what work is Prince compelled to do that is very difficult for her? How does Mr. Woods respond?

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

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 Vassa's experience with Quakers in Chapter 7.

7. What events lead to Prince being placed with Mrs. Pruden, after her service with the Williams family?

8. Describe the manner in which Vassa earns the nickname "Captain" after purchasing his freedom.

9. What sort of life does Vassa find when he comes into contact with Captain Doran and Mr. King?

10. What description does Vassa give of the Indians he and Dr. Irving meet in Cadiz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore and discuss the reason why slaves were commonly separated from their families. What logistical purpose did the separation serve? Detail three ways in which the separation of family members benefited the slave system, as discussed by Douglass, and include supporting information from his narrative.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast societal attitudes on race as described by one of the four authors with the state of race in America today. What are the major differences and similarities? Include outside research and supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Brent ends her narrative by saying that she obtained freedom, though not in the usual way by marriage. Does Brent intend to say that freedom matters more to her than marriage? In a well-developed essay, argue which is more important to her and include supporting information from the text.

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