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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 does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?
(a) So the men will not beat her.
(b) So she can work on self-improvement.
(c) To help herself.
(d) To make the sailor happy.

2. How long does Amari fight the pain and possible infection of the beating by Mr. Derby?
(a) One day.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) Three days.

3. What kills Tirza?
(a) She gives up.
(b) She is shot.
(c) She suffers a heart attack.
(d) She chokes in the neck band.

4. What advice does Amari give Tidbit when he is pulled in from out of the water in Part Five?
(a) That he should not fear the allilgators.
(b) That his mother loves him.
(c) That he should swim as fast as he can.
(d) That he will survive this day.

5. What animal is always escaping from Tirza?
(a) A goat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Polly grow up?

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

3. What reminds Amari of her little brother?

4. What happens to the African man who brands Amari?

5. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?

(see the answer key)

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