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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does someone want to do with the horse before Amos gets it?
(a) Tan its hide.
(b) Eat it.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Enter it into a race.

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

4. What does At-mun do to raise his price when he is auctioned a second time?
(a) Bids on himself.
(b) Sing songs.
(c) Tells stories.
(d) Shows off his strength.

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

6. For how much is At-mun sold?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 30 pounds.
(c) 10 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

7. Where does the ship make its first stop?
(a) London.
(b) The Carolinas.
(c) The Bahamas.
(d) The West Indies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Mr. Copeland teach At-mun to do?
(a) Train horses.
(b) Weave cloth.
(c) Cut wood.
(d) Plant wheat.

15. What do the other slaves do on Sundays?
(a) Tell stories of Africa.
(b) Sing songs of worship.
(c) Make plans to escape slavery.
(d) Embrace each other and find comfort.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what season does this book begin?

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

4. What does At-mun repeat to himself over and over while on the ship?

5. How long does Amos stay with the Richardsons?

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