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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?
(a) Mrs. Derby is in labor.
(b) He wants to bring Myna to Clay.
(c) He needs dinner service that night.
(d) He wants to use Tidbit as bait again.

3. How many wives does the chief elder of the Ewes have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

5. Who is Cato?
(a) He is Mr. Derby's butler.
(b) He is the oldest slave on the farm.
(c) He is the father of Tidbit.
(d) He is the brother of Teenie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will remove the blood and blackberry stains from the carpet in Part 4?

3. Which of the following does NOT occur when the women are brought up on deck of the ship in Part One?

4. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

5. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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