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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?
(a) A young soldier named John.
(b) One of the Ashanti soldiers.
(c) Two separate soldiers.
(d) The red-headed man.

2. What color is the house at Derbyshire Farms?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

3. What task is forbidden for girls in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Touching the fufu.
(b) Serving as an elder.
(c) Weaving kente designs.
(d) Speaking to men.

4. What happens to the African man who brands Amari?
(a) He is also thrown into the pen.
(b) He receives a generous award.
(c) We never see him again.
(d) Besa beats him savagely.

5. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?
(a) Verbal irony of Komla's contempt of the white men.
(b) Imagery to depict the Ashanti warriors.
(c) Foreshadowing that the Ewe tribe will prevail.
(d) Alliteration to prove that Komla is the best storyteller.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women die during the big storm while crossing the ocean in Part One?

2. Why are the slaves quarantined on Sullivan's Island?

3. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?

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

5. For what job does Polly hope when she is first brought to the Derby farm?

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