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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mr. Derby finds out about Isabelle's baby, where will Polly's indenture be sold?
(a) To a friend in Georgia.
(b) To a tea plantation nearby.
(c) To a farm in Florida.
(d) To a brothel in New Orleans.

2. What advice does Afi offer Amari if she is chosen by a crew hand in Part One?
(a) To smile radiantly.
(b) To submit silently.
(c) To fight violently.
(d) To sing loudly.

3. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?
(a) He tells her that women should know their place.
(b) He kindly answers her questions.
(c) He tells her she should talk to Mr. Derby.
(d) He ignores her completely.

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

5. What does Nathan tell Polly, Tidbit and Amari about Fort Mose?
(a) That he has never heard of it.
(b) That slavery is just as prominent there as anywhere else.
(c) That it is a real place of freedom.
(d) That it was recently captured by the Confederates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amari choose to go south rather than north in Part SEven?

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

3. Where does the ship in Part One ultimately take the captures Ewe people?

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

5. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?

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