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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 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 ignores her completely.
(c) He tells her she should talk to Mr. Derby.
(d) He kindly answers her questions.

2. How does Amari feel about her spirit in Part Five, since the beating by Mr. Derby?
(a) That it is growing stronger.
(b) That it has died.
(c) That Africa is strong within her heart.
(d) That Afi gives her spiritual guidance.

3. What is NOT a characteristic of the captives' shackles in Part One?
(a) A face mask.
(b) Atttachments at the ankles, wrists, and necks.
(c) A set of ankle chains.
(d) A neck band.

4. How does the woman whom Amari befriends in the holding area know so much about what is to come for the newly-captured Ewe people?
(a) Her mother has educated her on these matters.
(b) She just seems to have a sixth sense.
(c) She has been sold before.
(d) She has been reading about the slave trade.

5. 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 the infection might prove fatal.
(c) That she got what she deserved.
(d) That she was unable to get the stains out of the rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?

2. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

3. How old is Tidbit?

4. Where did Polly grow up?

5. Which is NOT a reason that Mr. Derby loves Isabelle?

(see the answer key)

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