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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Amari escape from Clay at the end of Part Seven?
(a) Polly shoots him.
(b) Tidbit attacks him.
(c) She pleads for her life.
(d) Hushpuppy bites him.

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

3. What request does Mrs. Derby make of Polly and Amari in Part Six?
(a) That they kill her now.
(b) That they kill the baby.
(c) That they give the baby to Noah.
(d) That they help her baby.

4. Why is Polly chosen to stop the doctor in Part Six?
(a) Since she knows the terrain, she can find him easily.
(b) Since she was there at the birth, she needs to deliver the news.
(c) Since she knows the doctor, she can persuade him best.
(d) Since she is white, she can leave the farm.

5. What further punishment does Mr. Derby give Myna after her whipping?
(a) He says she will never work in the big house again.
(b) He sentences her to the rice fields.
(c) He cuts her hair.
(d) He removes her from the plantation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is this novel set?

2. What does Fiona tell the children about her desire to help them?

3. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?

4. What happens to the mother and daughter who jumped from the small boat?

5. What food most likely makes Polly, Tidbit and Amari sick in Part Seven?

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