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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Teenie understand Amari's love of Africa?
(a) Teenie was also stolen from a Ewe village.
(b) Teenie's mother was African.
(c) Teenie has heard all the slaves talk of Africa.
(d) Teenie has read many books on Africa.

2. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?
(a) He tells her she should talk to Mr. Derby.
(b) He kindly answers her questions.
(c) He ignores her completely.
(d) He tells her that women should know their place.

3. What happens to Hildy?
(a) She drowns in the rice paddy.
(b) She dies of starvation.
(c) She is bitten by a copperhead.
(d) She is attacked by an alligator.

4. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He is more detached this time.
(b) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.
(c) He married his first wife for money.
(d) He respects his new wife's every opinion.

5. What name does Clay give to Amari?
(a) Myna.
(b) Beloved.
(c) Amari.
(d) Chosen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Mrs. Derby make of Polly and Amari in Part Six?

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

3. Which slave is given Isabelle's baby to care for?

4. Where did Polly grow up?

5. What is the average life span of a slave?

(see the answer key)

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