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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?
(a) She is a paid worker for families who need cleaning.
(b) She is missing many teeth.
(c) She is the daughter of Mr. Derby.
(d) She must work for a number of years to pay off debts.

2. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?
(a) To hold onto her memories of Africa but fall in love with Clay.
(b) To learn English but keep her mouth shut.
(c) To refuse to go with Tidbit and to slap Mr. Derby when she gets the chance.
(d) To stay away from Mrs. Derby and slave men.

3. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?
(a) Fire.
(b) Sea birds.
(c) The sun.
(d) The drums.

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. How did Polly's parents die?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Plague.
(c) Measles.
(d) Smallpox.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?

2. What color is the house at Derbyshire Farms?

3. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?

4. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?

5. Who were the only villagers spared in the slaughter of the Ewe tribe?

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