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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the slaves quarantined on Sullivan's Island?
(a) To provide them a safe place.
(b) To allow Tybee the time he needs to train them.
(c) To allow the slaves to rest after their journey.
(d) To rule out any diseases.

2. What is NOT a characteristic of the captives' shackles in Part One?
(a) A neck band.
(b) A set of ankle chains.
(c) A face mask.
(d) Atttachments at the ankles, wrists, and necks.

3. How long is Polly's indenture sentence?
(a) 29 years.
(b) 14 years.
(c) For life.
(d) 3 years.

4. Which of the following does NOT occur when the women are brought up on deck of the ship in Part One?
(a) They are made to feel comfortable.
(b) They have water thrown on them.
(c) They are fed.
(d) They are mocked.

5. How does the woman whom Amari befriends in the holding area know so much about what is to come for the newly-captured Ewe people?
(a) Her mother has educated her on these matters.
(b) She just seems to have a sixth sense.
(c) She has been reading about the slave trade.
(d) She has been sold before.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Amari and Isabelle Derby have in common?

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

3. What is the nature of Besa and Amari's relationship?

4. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

5. What is the average life span of a slave?

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