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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?
(a) One of the Ashanti soldiers.
(b) Two separate soldiers.
(c) The red-headed man.
(d) A young soldier named John.

2. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Rice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Sugar.

3. How many villagers survived the killing field in Part One?
(a) 10.
(b) 150.
(c) 24.
(d) 200.

4. What happens to the African man who brands Amari?
(a) We never see him again.
(b) He receives a generous award.
(c) Besa beats him savagely.
(d) He is also thrown into the pen.

5. What "skill" does Amari possess that makes her valuable?
(a) She is a skilled cloth weaver.
(b) Men want to use slaves for sexual gratification.
(c) She has a demonstrated ability to cook.
(d) She is built for strong work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Afi offer Amari if she is chosen by a crew hand in Part One?

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

3. Why does Teenie not know her exact age?

4. How many wives does the chief elder of the Ewes have?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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