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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 understand Amari's love of Africa?
(a) Teenie was also stolen from a Ewe village.
(b) Teenie has heard all the slaves talk of Africa.
(c) Teenie's mother was African.
(d) Teenie has read many books on Africa.

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

3. What does Polly tell Myna once the girls awakens in Part 5 after being beaten by Mr. Derby?
(a) That she has missed her.
(b) That she got what she deserved.
(c) That the infection might prove fatal.
(d) That she was unable to get the stains out of the rug.

4. What does Teenie's cooking make both Polly and Amari think about in Part Two?
(a) Their chances of escape.
(b) The recipes they once made.
(c) Their mothers' cooking.
(d) Their love for Clay Derby.

5. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?
(a) She repeats the word slave clearly.
(b) She shrugs when Polly asks a question.
(c) She repeats that her name is Myna.
(d) Her facial expressions are clear and meaningful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is seen outside the window of Isabelle's baby's birth?

2. How do the women eat in the holding area in Part One?

3. What happens to Hildy?

4. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

5. Why does Clay take Myna on his hunting trip in Part Five?

(see the answer key)

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