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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many women die during the big storm while crossing the ocean in Part One?
(a) 40.
(b) 8.
(c) 90.
(d) 16.

2. How many hours a day are the women tied on the ship in Part One?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 20.
(d) 4.

3. What is classified as women's work in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Weaving cloth.
(b) Spinning threads.
(c) Playing the drums.
(d) Telling stories.

4. What is the average life span of a slave?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 3 years.

5. How does Noah act at dinner in Part 4?
(a) He is stone-faced.
(b) He is overly helpful toward Polly.
(c) He laughs at Mr. Derby and Clay's jokes.
(d) He is clearly resistant to the Derbies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?

2. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

3. What "skill" does Amari possess that makes her valuable?

4. What name does Clay give to Amari?

5. What new decision does Amari reveal to Tidbit and Polly early on their journey in Part Seven?

(see the answer key)

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