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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bill is not around to protect her in Part One, what happens to Amari?
(a) She misses him.
(b) She is forced to starve.
(c) She is raped by multiple men.
(d) She is unable to bathe.

2. Why are the slaves quarantined on Sullivan's Island?
(a) To provide them a safe place.
(b) To allow Tybee the time he needs to train them.
(c) To allow the slaves to rest after their journey.
(d) To rule out any diseases.

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

4. Where is Clay taking Tidbit and Myna in Part Five?
(a) To dinner.
(b) To Charles Town.
(c) To the alligator hunt.
(d) To the market.

5. What is the name of Amari's new, wise friend in the holding area in Part One?
(a) Kwasi.
(b) Tirza.
(c) Besa.
(d) Afi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?

2. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?

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

4. How does Clay respond when one of his friends touches Myna in Part Five?

5. Where must the children go to escape Nathan's father?

(see the answer key)

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