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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 old does Mrs. Derby seem to be?
(a) 25.
(b) 35.
(c) 18.
(d) 30.

2. Why does Teenie not know her exact age?
(a) Her mother taught her that a woman should never tell her age.
(b) She is too young to be aware of her age.
(c) She has never cared about age.
(d) Slaves' birthdays often were not recorded.

3. Why might Afi be drawn to Amari?
(a) Amari has special privileges from the guards.
(b) Afi had a daughter Amari's age.
(c) Amari has access to food.
(d) Afi is from Amari's village.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reminds Amari of her little brother?

2. Which of the following is a simile that describes how the slaves are arranged below deck?

3. What animal is always escaping from Tirza?

4. Why does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?

5. What is NOT a characteristic of the captives' shackles in Part One?

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