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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 excuse will Dr. Hoskins give for losing the slaves and the servant?
(a) He will blame a storm.
(b) He will blame highwaymen.
(c) He will say they attacked him.
(d) He will say they escaped while he slept.

2. Whom does Mr. Derby NOT plan to sell in Part Six?
(a) Myna.
(b) Teenie.
(c) Tidbit.
(d) Polly.

3. What request does Mrs. Derby make of Polly and Amari in Part Six?
(a) That they give the baby to Noah.
(b) That they kill her now.
(c) That they kill the baby.
(d) That they help her baby.

4. Which is NOT a reason that Mr. Derby loves Isabelle?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her youth.

5. What food most likely makes Polly, Tidbit and Amari sick in Part Seven?
(a) Roots.
(b) Mayapples.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Walnuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amari choose to go south rather than north in Part SEven?

2. How did Polly's parents die?

3. What year is this novel set?

4. How does Amari offer respect to the animals and vegetation they eat in Part Seven?

5. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

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