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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Polly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Noah act at dinner in Part 4?
(a) He laughs at Mr. Derby and Clay's jokes.
(b) He is stone-faced.
(c) He is clearly resistant to the Derbies.
(d) He is overly helpful toward Polly.

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

3. What is classified as women's work in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Weaving cloth.
(b) Spinning threads.
(c) Playing the drums.
(d) Telling stories.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sounds does Amari hear one night as she walks along the path to Teenie's kitchen in Part Three?

2. How many women die during the big storm while crossing the ocean in Part One?

3. How old is Amari when she makes it to the auction block?

4. About whom does Kwasi tease Amari in Part One?

5. Which of the following does NOT occur when the women are brought up on deck of the ship in Part One?

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