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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: Polly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?
(a) Th sailors are afraid of a slave uprising.
(b) It is preparation to sell them at auction.
(c) They have struck a deal with the sailors.
(d) It offers the sailors a chance to atone for their deeds.

2. For what job does Polly hope when she is first brought to the Derby farm?
(a) Groundskeeper.
(b) Laundry girl.
(c) Household help.
(d) Manager.

3. Why does Clay take Myna on his hunting trip in Part Five?
(a) To make up for his father's bad behavior.
(b) To show her off.
(c) To sell her to his friends.
(d) To get her out of the house for some air.

4. In Part Four, what future does Cato foresee for Myna?
(a) He sees her working in the rice fields.
(b) He sees her married to Clay.
(c) He sees her escaping to the north.
(d) He sees her taking Teenie's place as the cook.

5. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The porch.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What task is forbidden for girls in the Ewe tribe?

2. When Clay tells Amari in Part Five to watch how she speaks to him, what is her response?

3. 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?

4. Which slave is given Isabelle's baby to care for?

5. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

(see the answer key)

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