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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the only villagers spared in the slaughter of the Ewe tribe?
(a) The young.
(b) The children.
(c) The elderly.
(d) The women.

2. How do the children feel about their encounter with Clay at the end of Part Seven?
(a) They wish him the best in health and happiness.
(b) They hope that the rattlesnake strikes and kills him.
(c) They feel as though they should go back to check on him later.
(d) They know that their best chance is to simply put as much distance between them and Clay as they can.

3. Who keeps reminding Polly, Tidbit and Amari that they are a unit that must stick together in Part Seven?
(a) Hushpuppy.
(b) Polly.
(c) Tidbit.
(d) Amari.

4. How old is Amari when she makes it to the auction block?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Polly grow up?

2. 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?

3. What happens to Hildy?

4. Why does an Ashanti warrior claim that he is partaking in this sort of torture of the Ewe tribe?

5. What does Nathan tell Polly, Tidbit and Amari about Fort Mose?

(see the answer key)

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