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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten: "Willie" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much is H able to earn monthly in the mines in Pratt City?
(a) $10.
(b) $19.
(c) $40.
(d) $5.

2. What does Baltimore represent for the black men there?
(a) A warzone that has been overtaken.
(b) The North, where all dreams could come true.
(c) A home that is beautiful and affluent.
(d) A place where one could choose his or her identity.

3. How does Anna have her free papers?
(a) Her father and master had set Anna's mother and her free.
(b) She escaped Hell with Ma Aku.
(c) After her master died, she was freed.
(d) She was born into a prominent family in Baltimore.

4. What warning does James offer the children who are celebrating the death of the British Governor?
(a) The British will retaliate and ruin the village.
(b) Once the Northerners are defeated, peace will come to the British.
(c) Once the British defeat the Asantes, they will come after the Fantes.
(d) Once the Asantes defeat the British, they will come after the Fantes.

5. Why does Ness want to run away?
(a) She has always wanted to see the North Star.
(b) She wants to get away from Sam.
(c) She fears that Mr. Stockham will kill her.
(d) She fears that Kojo will be taken from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Abro ni" mean?

2. When we meet H, what is happening to him?

3. Why does Fiifi want Quey to marry Nana Yaa?

4. What does Maame reveal to Esi when the village is attacked?

5. What is Kojo convinced has happened to Anna and Baby H?

(see the answer key)

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