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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Polly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the only villagers spared in the slaughter of the Ewe tribe?
(a) The children.
(b) The young.
(c) The elderly.
(d) The women.

2. What happens to the mother and daughter who jumped from the small boat?
(a) They are eaten by sharks.
(b) They are drowned.
(c) They are dragged back onto the boat.
(d) They are shot.

3. What will remove the blood and blackberry stains from the carpet in Part 4?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Soda water.
(c) Vinegar.
(d) Bleach.

4. Which of the following is NOT a cause of death during the death march?
(a) Blood loss.
(b) Infection.
(c) Gunshot.
(d) Suicide.

5. In Part Four, what future does Cato foresee for Myna?
(a) He sees her taking Teenie's place as the cook.
(b) He sees her married to Clay.
(c) He sees her escaping to the north.
(d) He sees her working in the rice fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves have died on the Derby farm this year?

2. What foods does Teenie make that remind Amari of Africa?

3. Why does Mr. Derby prefer that his slaves be fresh from Africa?

4. What happens to Hildy?

5. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

(see the answer key)

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