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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the white people at the slave auction in Part One act toward the slaves?
(a) With utter hatred.
(b) With cool detachment.
(c) With intense interest.
(d) With extreme pity.

2. What is Tidbit's main concern in Part Seven?
(a) He wants to rest.
(b) He misses his mother.
(c) He wants Hushpuppy to be safe.
(d) He is hungry.

3. Which slave is given Isabelle's baby to care for?
(a) Hildy.
(b) Sarah Jane.
(c) Teenie.
(d) Polly.

4. What advice does Amari give Tidbit when he is pulled in from out of the water in Part Five?
(a) That he should not fear the allilgators.
(b) That he should swim as fast as he can.
(c) That his mother loves him.
(d) That he will survive this day.

5. What color is the house at Derbyshire Farms?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?

2. After Mr. Derby finds out about Isabelle's baby, where will Polly's indenture be sold?

3. What foods does Teenie make that remind Amari of Africa?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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