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

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?
(a) She had trouble getting paid work because of the reliance on slave labor.
(b) She loved Polly's father.
(c) She was an orphan.
(d) She wanted a simple life for Polly.

3. How old does Mrs. Derby seem to be?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 18.
(d) 35.

4. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He is on his way to his family dinner.
(b) He has work to complete.
(c) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(d) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.

5. What is the average life span of a slave?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

2. Who is Cato?

3. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?

4. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

5. What does Teenie's cooking make both Polly and Amari think about in Part Two?

(see the answer key)

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