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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 is a paid worker for families who need cleaning.
(c) She must work for a number of years to pay off debts.
(d) She is the daughter of Mr. Derby.

2. How does Amari make a new friend in the holding area in Part One?
(a) Amari offers to share her food.
(b) A kind woman offers her some bread.
(c) Everyone is friendly at the castle.
(d) The women share a love of music.

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

4. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?
(a) He remains quiet.
(b) He speaks up for Amari.
(c) He coughs loudly.
(d) He spooks the horse.

5. What sounds does Amari hear one night as she walks along the path to Teenie's kitchen in Part Three?
(a) A tense conversation between an unnamed man and woman.
(b) Polly crying over the deaths of her parents.
(c) The voice of Clay Derby calling for her.
(d) The sounds of hound dogs searching the fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?

2. In Part Four, what future does Cato foresee for Myna?

3. How does Noah act at dinner in Part 4?

4. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?

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

(see the answer key)

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