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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Work Fills the Iron Kettle 1781-1789.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image does At-mun fight to keep while he is on the ship?
(a) His father's crown.
(b) His sister's face.
(c) His village.
(d) The beach.

2. Why do the captors feed the slaves so poorly?
(a) They want to bet on the fights.
(b) They want to keep the slaves strong.
(c) They want to save supplies.
(d) They want to weed out the weak.

3. What does Amos do the day before he marries his third wife?
(a) Gets baptized.
(b) Makes her a dress.
(c) Buys a horse.
(d) Buys some land.

4. What is the first name of Amos's second owner?
(a) Ichabod.
(b) Israel.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Isaiah.

5. What is the first name of Mrs. Burdoo?
(a) Lola.
(b) Laura.
(c) Lois.
(d) Laurie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town that Amos rides through before he proposes to his third wife?

2. Why does At-mun decide to not break free from his bonds and attack his captors?

3. What causes Amos to realize he will never find his sister?

4. What does Amos pray for as he rides through a town before proposing to his third wife?

5. Who is the first person killed by the slavers at the beginning of the book?

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