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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?
(a) She is missing many teeth.
(b) She must work for a number of years to pay off debts.
(c) She is the daughter of Mr. Derby.
(d) She is a paid worker for families who need cleaning.

2. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?
(a) She is generous toward them.
(b) She asks them how they are.
(c) She has written up papers to free Noah when she dies.
(d) She ignores them.

3. Why does Teenie not know her exact age?
(a) She has never cared about age.
(b) Her mother taught her that a woman should never tell her age.
(c) She is too young to be aware of her age.
(d) Slaves' birthdays often were not recorded.

4. How do the women eat in the holding area in Part One?
(a) They fight and grab for the scraps of bread thrown to them.
(b) There is no food to be found at the Cape Coast Castle.
(c) They kindly share whatever they are offered.
(d) They are fed plentiful portions of their favorite foods.

5. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?
(a) Verbal irony of Komla's contempt of the white men.
(b) Foreshadowing that the Ewe tribe will prevail.
(c) Imagery to depict the Ashanti warriors.
(d) Alliteration to prove that Komla is the best storyteller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is always escaping from Tirza?

2. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?

3. What happens to Hildy?

4. Who stops Myna's beating by Mr. Derby in Part Four?

5. What further punishment does Mr. Derby give Myna after her whipping?

(see the answer key)

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