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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fiona tell the children about her desire to help them?
(a) She has to check with her husband before she can help them.
(b) She does not want to become entangled in legal affairs.
(c) She will turn them in in the morning.
(d) She wants to make the choice to help them be free.

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

3. What advice does Fiona NOT offer the children about getting to Fort Mose?
(a) Go north to the Underground Railroad.
(b) Pretend Amari and Tidbit are Polly's slaves.
(c) Head south to Spanish territory.
(d) Travel by night.

4. When Tidbit realizes in Part Eleven he will not be able to return to Teenie, what request does he make of Amari?
(a) That she sends letters to Teenie.
(b) That she ask Polly to be his new mother.
(c) That she be his mother.
(d) That she let him go to make his own way.

5. What job does Captain Menendez envision for Polly?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Accountant.

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

7. Why is Tidbit scared to cross the St. Mary's River?
(a) He thinks the water is too dirty.
(b) He is worried about Hushpuppy.
(c) He cannot swim.
(d) He fears alligators.

8. What city are Polly, Tidbit and Amari near when they meet Nathan?
(a) Atlanta, GA.
(b) Charles Town, SC.
(c) Tampa, FL.
(d) Savannah, GA.

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

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

11. How does Dr. Hoskins feel about the murders they witnessed?
(a) He feels that, to be loyal to his friend, he must complete his promise.
(b) He feels that, since they lied, Noah and Isabelle deserved punishment.
(c) He feels that, since they were slaves, they had no rights to begin with.
(d) He feels that, having been silent, he is also guilty.

12. What new decision does Amari reveal to Tidbit and Polly early on their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She reveals that she knows a member of the Underground Railroad.
(b) She reveals that she is a princess who should be in charge.
(c) She reveals that she knows the way to Fort Mose.
(d) She reveals that she will no longer go by Myna, but Amari.

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

14. By Part Ten, why has it been so difficult for Amari and Polly to become friends?
(a) Both girls refuse to learn from their pasts.
(b) Neither girl is willing to forgive any past hurt.
(c) Both girls' parents taught them to hate people of another race.
(d) Neither girl has ever had an experience with a person of another race outside of slavery.

15. What is Polly's reaction when they come upon the fishing boy in Part Eight?
(a) She hopes that he will give them some of his fish.
(b) She knows that he is their only chance for a place to rest that night.
(c) She wonders how she must look to him.
(d) She is disgusted by his messiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tidbit's main concern in Part Seven?

2. Where must the children go to escape Nathan's father?

3. Of whom does Captain Menendez remind Amari?

4. What geographical feature of Spanish territory reminds Amari of Africa?

5. What advice does Polly give Amari about Besa in Part Ten?

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