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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In what season does this book begin?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

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

6. What does At-mun do every Sunday?
(a) Read the Bible.
(b) Attend church.
(c) Pray to his father's spirit.
(d) Go for a walk.

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

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

9. What does Amos give Mrs. Richardson as a gift?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A book.
(c) A painting.
(d) A mirror.

10. What is Mr. Richardson's occupation?
(a) Tanner.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Blacksmith.

11. What is Mrs. Copeland's name?
(a) Celine.
(b) Coleen.
(c) Celia.
(d) Cerena.

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

13. Who does the king's son try to protect when the slavers invade the camp?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

14. What does Amos ask of his new owner?
(a) To learn a trade.
(b) To go to Boston for auctions.
(c) To earn his freedom.
(d) To have his own room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does At-mun live with the Copelands?

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

3. What does the auctioneer say is a major benefit of buying At-mun as a slave?

4. What do the Copelands name At-mun?

5. Which of the following does At-mun NOT pray to on his journey to the ocean?

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