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

2. 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?
(a) Going to a funeral.
(b) Eating candy.
(c) Getting a tooth pulled.
(d) Buying livestock.

3. What year is this novel set?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1738.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1862.

4. Why does Clay come into Teenie's kitchen one day in Part Five?
(a) To get help for Mrs. Derby.
(b) To take Tidbit.
(c) To check on Myna.
(d) To compliment Teenie's cooking.

5. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?
(a) To learn English but keep her mouth shut.
(b) To stay away from Mrs. Derby and slave men.
(c) To refuse to go with Tidbit and to slap Mr. Derby when she gets the chance.
(d) To hold onto her memories of Africa but fall in love with Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops Myna's beating by Mr. Derby in Part Four?

2. What happens to the mother and daughter who jumped from the small boat?

3. How did Polly's parents die?

4. How do the white people at the slave auction in Part One act toward the slaves?

5. Why does Mr. Derby not kill Isabelle after learning her baby is mixed race?

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