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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the large city to which the slaves are brought in Part One?
(a) Cape Coast.
(b) Ashanti.
(c) Coffle.
(d) Ewe.

2. Which is NOT a reason that Mr. Derby loves Isabelle?
(a) Her youth.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her money.

3. What message does Besa give Amari the night he visits her on Sullivan's Island?
(a) He wants her to forget their long ago promises.
(b) He wants her to remember him when she looks at the night sky.
(c) He wants her to find love with someone else.
(d) He wants her to know that he never actually loved her.

4. How do the children feel about their encounter with Clay at the end of Part Seven?
(a) They hope that the rattlesnake strikes and kills him.
(b) They feel as though they should go back to check on him later.
(c) They know that their best chance is to simply put as much distance between them and Clay as they can.
(d) They wish him the best in health and happiness.

5. When the children realize they must traverse a swamp in Part Eight, what is a reaction they do NOT have?
(a) "Snakes" (247).
(b) "Gators" (247).
(c) "Safety" (247).
(d) "Dead" (247).

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

2. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?

3. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?

4. What request does Mrs. Derby make of Polly and Amari in Part Six?

5. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?

(see the answer key)

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