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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the children cross the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven?
(a) They ride atop Brownie.
(b) They locate a canoe.
(c) They turn back without crossing it.
(d) They cross a foot bridge.

2. What comment does Polly make in Part Ten about Amari's love for Tidbit?
(a) She says that Amari needs to forget her promise to Teenie and sell Tidbit the first chance they get.
(b) She says that Amari should be Tidbit's mother from now on.
(c) She says they must return Tidbit to Teenie if the boy is to survive.
(d) She says that they need to leave Tidbit to make better time.

3. Who was the real-life Captain Menendez?
(a) An escaped slave.
(b) The Spanish king.
(c) An English soldier.
(d) A Spanish soldier.

4. Who keeps reminding Polly, Tidbit and Amari that they are a unit that must stick together in Part Seven?
(a) Polly.
(b) Hushpuppy.
(c) Amari.
(d) Tidbit.

5. What do the stars symbolize for Amari in Part Seven?
(a) That she is guided by the spirit of Kwasi.
(b) That she remains on the same earth as she once did in Africa.
(c) That God is shining down on them.
(d) That there is still light in this world.

6. What is Tidbit's main concern in Part Seven?
(a) He wants Hushpuppy to be safe.
(b) He wants to rest.
(c) He misses his mother.
(d) He is hungry.

7. Which best describes how Amari feels once they are across the St. Mary's River?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Free.

8. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?
(a) Freedom is only worth the fight if it is beautiful.
(b) Freedom feels blessed, no matter its appearance.
(c) Freedom should reflect its value.
(d) Freedom without ease is worthless.

9. As it is revealed in Part Eleven, why has Amari been so tired and sick throughout their journey?
(a) She is dehydrated.
(b) She has food poisoning.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is feeling guilty.

10. What is the name of the leader of Fort Mose?
(a) King Philip.
(b) Captain Menendez.
(c) King Jasper.
(d) Captain Noah.

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

12. Where is Inez's husband, Jasper?
(a) He is now fighting for the Spanish.
(b) He did not make it to Fort Mose.
(c) There is no Jasper.
(d) He is still in Georgia.

13. Who has been through Fort Mose already looking for Polly?
(a) Percival.
(b) Noah.
(c) Clay.
(d) Nathan.

14. 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.

15. How does Amari know to navigate their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She can remember lessons about nature she learned at home.
(b) She trusts the doctor's directions.
(c) She has read a great deal about exploring.
(d) She chooses to follow other travelers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Amari sees Fort Mose for the first time, what is her immediate response?

2. What city are Polly, Tidbit and Amari near when they meet Nathan?

3. When Amari reminds Polly that, because she is white, the indentured girl has a choice about which way to go, how does Polly respond?

4. Who finds the children in the abandoned hunting shack in Part Nine?

5. Of whom does Captain Menendez remind Amari?

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