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

2. Which is NOT true about Teenie's kente cloth?
(a) It had been buried on the plantation for years.
(b) It was just a tiny scrap.
(c) It was her mother's.
(d) Willie Badgett gave it to her.

3. What is NOT a typical cause of death for a slave?
(a) Overwork.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Old age.

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

5. How does Clay respond when one of his friends touches Myna in Part Five?
(a) With anger.
(b) With pride.
(c) With regret.
(d) With sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one clue that the strangers in the Ewe village are not there on a peaceful mission?

2. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

3. When the Derby men discuss purchasing more slaves in Part Four, Polly thinks it is almost like they are talking about which of the following?

4. About whom does Kwasi tease Amari in Part One?

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

(see the answer key)

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