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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours a day are the women tied on the ship in Part One?
(a) 20.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

2. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?
(a) "Eventually, the activity above seemed to slow down" (44).
(b) "Loud noises echoed down on them" (44).
(c) "It inhaled and exhaled the foul air" (44).
(d) "It rolled with the rhythm of the water" (44).

3. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?
(a) He speaks up for Amari.
(b) He spooks the horse.
(c) He remains quiet.
(d) He coughs loudly.

4. How old is Amari when she makes it to the auction block?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 15.

5. Why does an Ashanti warrior claim that he is partaking in this sort of torture of the Ewe tribe?
(a) He says he will be rewarded.
(b) He is simply a violent man.
(c) He claims to hate the Ewes.
(d) He wants rewards in the afterlife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does Afi offer Amari if she is chosen by a crew hand in Part One?

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

4. How long is Polly's indenture sentence?

5. What does Teenie's cooking make both Polly and Amari think about in Part Two?

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