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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the white people at the slave auction in Part One act toward the slaves?
(a) With intense interest.
(b) With cool detachment.
(c) With extreme pity.
(d) With utter hatred.

2. How do the women eat in the holding area in Part One?
(a) They fight and grab for the scraps of bread thrown to them.
(b) There is no food to be found at the Cape Coast Castle.
(c) They are fed plentiful portions of their favorite foods.
(d) They kindly share whatever they are offered.

3. What role does Besa play in the celebration in Part One?
(a) He stands by silently.
(b) He welcomes the guests.
(c) He plays drums.
(d) He serves the food.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

2. What do the white people at the slave auction think of the relationship between Amari and Afi?

3. What color is the house at Derbyshire Farms?

4. How did Polly's parents die?

5. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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