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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Amari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tidbit's main concern in Part Seven?
(a) He wants Hushpuppy to be safe.
(b) He wants to rest.
(c) He is hungry.
(d) He misses his mother.

2. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?
(a) To stay away from Mrs. Derby and slave men.
(b) To learn English but keep her mouth shut.
(c) To hold onto her memories of Africa but fall in love with Clay.
(d) To refuse to go with Tidbit and to slap Mr. Derby when she gets the chance.

3. Why does Mr. Derby prefer that his slaves be fresh from Africa?
(a) He wants to help the slaves adjust to their new life.
(b) The Africans know that he provides them with a good life.
(c) He likes to break the slaves when they get to the plantation.
(d) The Africans know how to manage the rice.

4. How did Isabelle and Noah fall in love?
(a) They grew up together.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They fell in love at an auction.
(d) They met at church.

5. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?
(a) 10 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 60 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?

2. What do the stars symbolize for Amari in Part Seven?

3. How long is Polly's indenture sentence?

4. Why does Teenie understand Amari's love of Africa?

5. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

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