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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Amari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 stay away from Mrs. Derby and slave men.
(d) To refuse to go with Tidbit and to slap Mr. Derby when she gets the chance.

2. What is one clue that the strangers in the Ewe village are not there on a peaceful mission?
(a) They refuse to participate in the celebrations.
(b) They make threats as soon as they arrive.
(c) They do not smile.
(d) They bring gifts.

3. How old is Tidbit?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. Which of the following is a simile that describes how the slaves are arranged below deck?
(a) "The air in this place seemed to have been sucked out" (43)
(b) "Slimy with waste" (43)
(c) "Their feet were locked in leg irons" (43).
(d) "Stacked like logs" (43)

5. How many wives does the chief elder of the Ewes have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Clay give to Amari?

2. What advice does Afi give Amari about Besa?

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?

4. How many hours a day are the women tied on the ship in Part One?

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

(see the answer key)

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