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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. Of whom does Captain Menendez remind Amari?

2. What does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?

3. What do the stars symbolize for Amari in Part Seven?

4. Who was the real-life Captain Menendez?

5. Why is Tidbit scared to cross the St. Mary's River?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Besa suffered since being sold into slavery, as shown in Part Nine?

2. Describe the plan the children devise for escaping Nathan's father.

3. What does the potential alligator on the other side of the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven symbolize?

4. What choice does Polly have in the decision to go north or south in Part Seven?

5. When Amari promises that Polly will also forever stay with Tidbit, what does she realize about keeping promises?

6. What may happen to Clay at the end of Part Seven?

7. Explain the anger that both Amari and Polly feel in relation to their food poisoning.

8. Do Amari and Polly become fast friends on their journey that begins in Part Seven? Why or why not?

9. Why does Dr. Hoskins feel so guilty in Part Seven?

10. Examine Amari's thought that "I can't run anymore. Not from the past. Not from my future" (300).

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast slavery and indentured servanthood.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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