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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which fact is true about Polly's father?
(a) He was a drunk.
(b) Polly never knew him.
(c) He died of consumption.
(d) He was an unkind man.

2. Who keeps reminding Polly, Tidbit and Amari that they are a unit that must stick together in Part Seven?
(a) Amari.
(b) Hushpuppy.
(c) Polly.
(d) Tidbit.

3. When the Derby men discuss purchasing more slaves in Part Four, Polly thinks it is almost like they are talking about which of the following?
(a) Getting a tooth pulled.
(b) Buying livestock.
(c) Eating candy.
(d) Going to a funeral.

4. Why does Mr. Derby lash Myna with the whip?
(a) She trips over his legs.
(b) She is insubordinate.
(c) She spills wine in his lap.
(d) She speaks up against slavery.

5. Who is Cato?
(a) He is the oldest slave on the farm.
(b) He is the father of Tidbit.
(c) He is the brother of Teenie.
(d) He is Mr. Derby's butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?

2. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

3. What is the cause of Isabelle's concern over her baby?

4. Whom does Mr. Derby NOT plan to sell in Part Six?

5. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

(see the answer key)

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