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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Amari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Teenie understand Amari's love of Africa?
(a) Teenie has read many books on Africa.
(b) Teenie's mother was African.
(c) Teenie was also stolen from a Ewe village.
(d) Teenie has heard all the slaves talk of Africa.

2. What is Polly reading when she is introduced in the novel in Part Two?
(a) A wanted sign.
(b) The documentation of her indentured status.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) Her freedom papers.

3. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He respects his new wife's every opinion.
(b) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.
(c) He is more detached this time.
(d) He married his first wife for money.

4. Where did Polly grow up?
(a) Charles Towne.
(b) Africa.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Beaufort.

5. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(b) He has work to complete.
(c) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.
(d) He is on his way to his family dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?

2. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

3. How does Amari make a new friend in the holding area in Part One?

4. Why might Afi be drawn to Amari?

5. What animal is always escaping from Tirza?

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