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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the second woman Amos loved injure her leg?
(a) At birth.
(b) On some stairs.
(c) In the fields.
(d) On the slave ship.

2. How many men does it take to bind the king's son?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. What do the slavers use to bind the king's son?
(a) Sailing rope.
(b) Handcuffs.
(c) Twine.
(d) Bamboo withes.

4. Which of the following does Amos NOT own in 1779?
(a) A house.
(b) A dog.
(c) A business.
(d) His equipment.

5. What instrument does the king play at the beginning of this book?
(a) Harp.
(b) Drum.
(c) Horn.
(d) Conch shell.

6. How old is the king's son at the beginning of the book?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

7. What do the other slaves call At-mun?
(a) Mr. King.
(b) Mr. Fortunatus.
(c) Mr. Fortunate.
(d) Mr. Royalty.

8. 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 sign that he should live there.
(c) An extended life.
(d) A chance to show his gratitude.

9. Who purchases At-mun the second time he is on auction?
(a) Mr. Rickman.
(b) Mr. Rankor.
(c) Mr. Richardson.
(d) Mr. Richmond.

10. What do the slavers do when they allow the captives to rest for the first time during their march?
(a) Eat in front of the slaves.
(b) Play a game.
(c) Nap in a tent.
(d) Whip the slaves.

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

12. From whom does At-mun like to learn?
(a) Wiser older men.
(b) Books.
(c) Mrs. Copeland.
(d) Religious men.

13. What does Mrs. Copeland teach At-mun?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Religion.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Richardson do when her husband dies?

2. What does Amos do the day before he marries his third wife?

3. What is the name of the first woman Amos falls in love with?

4. What does the king's son say he can never escape as he is being dragged away?

5. In what season does this book begin?

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