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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Hildy?

2. How many women die during the big storm while crossing the ocean in Part One?

3. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?

4. What advice does Afi offer Amari if she is chosen by a crew hand in Part One?

5. What task is forbidden for girls in the Ewe tribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the order of power in the Derby household?

2. Why does Cato tell Teenie to let Tidbit go in Part Six?

3. Describe the song the Ewe tribe sings at the celebration for the white visitors in Part One.

4. Describe the way the captive Ewes are forced to march in Part One.

5. How does Teenie's piece of the kente cloth affect Amari?

6. What is important about the amount of time the slaves are given to help Hildy after she is bitten by a snake?

7. How does Polly's certificate of indenture help to establish the setting of the novel?

8. Describe Isabelle and Noah's love story.

9. Describe the plan for freedom that Cato, Teenie, Polly and Amari discuss in Part Six.

10. Why will Besa not make eye contact with Amari after the white men slaughter the Ewe tribe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several secondary and tertiary characters who end up greatly impacting the growth that Polly and Amari must undergo. Choose one or two of these characters and discuss how these people or animals impact the one of the main characters.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the character of Besa. Does he have a choice in remaining hopeless, or does he make the right decision in staying with Fiona?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast slavery and indentured servanthood.

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