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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is the first person killed by the slavers at the beginning of the book?
(a) The queen.
(b) The king's guard.
(c) The king's daughter.
(d) The king.

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

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

5. How long does Richardson want Amos to be indentured to him?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 6 years.

6. How old is the youngest child of the third woman Amos falls in love with?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

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 one of the strongest.
(c) He is rude to the slavers.
(d) He still has some will in him.

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

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

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

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

12. Why does Amos give a customer back half of his money?
(a) The customers complains about the work.
(b) The customer asks for an extension.
(c) The customer offers a trade.
(d) It is the last of the customer's money.

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

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

15. What is the name of the king's daughter?
(a) At-mun.
(b) Ath-mun.
(c) Ash-mun.
(d) Ach-mun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Copeland react when her husband comes home with a slave boy?

2. Which of the following does Amos NOT own in 1779?

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

4. Who is left to lead the people after the king's son is dragged away?

5. What does Amos realize after seeing his reflection for the first time in years?

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