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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is left to lead the people after the king's son is dragged away?
(a) The queen.
(b) The council.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The princess.

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does At-mun stay awake during the entire journey to the ocean?

2. What causes Amos to realize he will never find his sister?

3. What is different about the third woman that Amos loves than his other wives?

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

5. What is wrong with the king's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does At-mun say as he is being led away?

2. What happens when Amos first speaks with the cobbler in Keene?

3. Describe the third woman that Amos falls in love with.

4. How does the stableman treat Amos in his way through Keene?

5. What is Richardson's plan to free Amos and how is this plan received?

6. What happens during the ceremony as the king's son is looking at his sister?

7. What happens when the slave ship reaches the beach to pick up the slavers and the captives?

8. What does At-mun do while the other captives are sleeping?

9. How much does Amos pay for his second wife, and why does he agree to this?

10. How does Mrs. Copeland respond when her husband brings home a slave boy?

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