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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?
(a) She ignores them.
(b) She asks them how they are.
(c) She is generous toward them.
(d) She has written up papers to free Noah when she dies.

2. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?
(a) The bodies of men who have died below deck.
(b) Any slave who has been disobedient.
(c) Any evidence that they have been there.
(d) The rotten food they have not had a chance to eat.

3. How does Amari feel physically throughout their journey to safety and freedom?
(a) She worries that Mr. Derby will catch them.
(b) She is tired and sick.
(c) She is scared and disgusted.
(d) She is always thinking of getting Teenie to freedom.

4. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?
(a) Hildy's daughter must help her recover.
(b) Mr. Derby knows that Polly deserves to work in the house.
(c) Isabelle Derby has been saving a job for Polly.
(d) Clay requests Myna's services.

5. What year is this novel set?
(a) 2003.
(b) 1862.
(c) 1738.
(d) 1925.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the large city to which the slaves are brought in Part One?

3. How does Clay communicate with Myna after the beating by Mr. Derby?

4. What is Polly reading when she is introduced in the novel in Part Two?

5. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

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