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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 foods does Teenie make that remind Amari of Africa?
(a) Fish stew and yams.
(b) Peach pie and Hoppin' John.
(c) Mashed potatoes and vegetable soup.
(d) Hoppin' John and yams.

2. Why might Afi be drawn to Amari?
(a) Amari has access to food.
(b) Afi had a daughter Amari's age.
(c) Afi is from Amari's village.
(d) Amari has special privileges from the guards.

3. How many women die during the big storm while crossing the ocean in Part One?
(a) 8.
(b) 40.
(c) 90.
(d) 16.

4. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The library.
(c) The porch.
(d) The kitchen.

5. Why does the sailor in Part One seem to have chosen Amari?
(a) To help her.
(b) To be a missionary to her.
(c) For sexual gratification.
(d) For companionship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Afi give Amari about Besa?

2. What is the reader's first hint at Polly's character in Part Two?

3. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?

4. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

5. What type of root does Amari ask Teenie to show her in Part Three?

(see the answer key)

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