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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the trip from Africa to the intended destination?
(a) Three months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two months.
(d) One month.

2. Who does not like the idea of indenturing Amos to Mr. Richardson?
(a) Mrs. Richardson.
(b) Lily.
(c) Amos.
(d) Mr. Richardson.

3. What does the auctioneer say is a major benefit of buying At-mun as a slave?
(a) He is young.
(b) He is strong.
(c) He is royalty.
(d) He could not talk.

4. What does At-mun repeat to himself over and over while on the ship?
(a) His name.
(b) A prayer.
(c) A curse.
(d) His father's name.

5. In what year does Amos marry his third wife?
(a) 1779.
(b) 1781.
(c) 1778.
(d) 1780.

6. What does the king's son say he can never escape as he is being dragged away?
(a) His memory.
(b) His fate.
(c) His punishment.
(d) His birthright.

7. For what is the tribe preparing at the beginning of the book?
(a) A dance.
(b) A feast.
(c) A hunt.
(d) A ritual.

8. Who is given use of Mr. Richardson's business and tools after his death?
(a) Amos.
(b) Richardson's uncle.
(c) Mrs. Richardson.
(d) The townspeople.

9. What does Amos learn from Mr. Richardson?
(a) Reading.
(b) Tanning.
(c) Farming.
(d) Farrier work.

10. What is the weather like at the very beginning of this book?
(a) Clear.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Windy.
(d) Foggy.

11. What does Amos pray for as he rides through a town before proposing to his third wife?
(a) The courage to marry again.
(b) A chance to show his gratitude.
(c) An extended life.
(d) A sign that he should live there.

12. Why is At-mun forced to stay on the ship until the last stop?
(a) He is one of the strongest.
(b) He is rude to the slavers.
(c) He is at the back of the ship.
(d) He still has some will in him.

13. What is the name of the tribe at the beginning of the book?
(a) At-mun-shi.
(b) Ath-man-chee.
(c) At-mosh-ni.
(d) Ast-mahn-si.

14. What is the occupation of the man who couldn't pay his entire bill to Amos?
(a) Baker.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Cobbler.

15. What does Amos take in exchange for the half of a payment he returns?
(a) Some clothing.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) A dog.
(d) Some information.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many natural children do the Copelands have?

2. What do the other slaves do on Sundays?

3. Where does Amos get his horse?

4. What does At-mun do every Sunday?

5. What is the name of the man who buys At-mun?

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