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

2. What is the name of Amos's third wife's youngest daughter?
(a) Cerena.
(b) Ceylinda.
(c) Camilla.
(d) Celina.

3. What is the name of the third woman Amos falls in love with?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Veronica.
(c) Violet.
(d) Vanessa.

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

5. What does Amos take in exchange for the half of a payment he returns?
(a) A dog.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) Some information.
(d) Some clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the king's son say to the person he tries to protect as he is dragged away?

4. What do the other slaves call At-mun?

5. Why does At-mun like going to all the slave auctions in town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens that causes Amos to realize he would never find his sister?

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

4. For what is the African tribe preparing at the beginning of the book?

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

6. What does At-mun do when the big commotion occurs at the beginning of the book?

7. How are the slaves housed while on the beach?

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

9. What is the one thing Amos asks of the Richardsons when he is first purchased by them, and what is their response?

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

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