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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 the reader's first hint at Polly's character in Part Two?
(a) Polly has no idea what the slave trade is.
(b) Polly is a slave herself.
(c) Polly is not sympathetic to the slaves.
(d) Polly wants to purchase a slave.

2. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?
(a) The bodies of men who have died below deck.
(b) Any evidence that they have been there.
(c) The rotten food they have not had a chance to eat.
(d) Any slave who has been disobedient.

3. Why does Teenie understand Amari's love of Africa?
(a) Teenie's mother was African.
(b) Teenie has read many books on Africa.
(c) Teenie has heard all the slaves talk of Africa.
(d) Teenie was also stolen from a Ewe village.

4. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He respects his new wife's every opinion.
(b) He married his first wife for money.
(c) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.
(d) He is more detached this time.

5. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.
(b) He has work to complete.
(c) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(d) He is on his way to his family dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Amari when she makes it to the auction block?

2. What is the name of Amari's new, wise friend in the holding area in Part One?

3. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?

4. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?

5. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?

(see the answer key)

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