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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 the name of the large city to which the slaves are brought in Part One?
(a) Ashanti.
(b) Ewe.
(c) Cape Coast.
(d) Coffle.

2. Why does Clay take Tidbit on his hunting trip in Part Five?
(a) For entertainment.
(b) For bait.
(c) To teach the boy to shoot.
(d) To learn more about the rice fields.

3. What will remove the blood and blackberry stains from the carpet in Part 4?
(a) Bleach.
(b) Soda water.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Vinegar.

4. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 60 pounds.
(c) 300 pounds.
(d) 10 pounds.

5. About whom does Kwasi tease Amari in Part One?
(a) Esi.
(b) Komla.
(c) Tirza.
(d) Besa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Derby prefer that his slaves be fresh from Africa?

2. What is the Ewe tribe's kente cloth design?

3. How much space does each slave have below deck on the ship?

4. How does Amari escape from Clay at the end of Part Seven?

5. Why does Mr. Derby not kill Isabelle after learning her baby is mixed race?

(see the answer key)

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