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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(b) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.
(c) He has work to complete.
(d) He is on his way to his family dinner.

2. Which of the following is a simile that describes how the slaves are arranged below deck?
(a) "Their feet were locked in leg irons" (43).
(b) "Stacked like logs" (43)
(c) "Slimy with waste" (43)
(d) "The air in this place seemed to have been sucked out" (43)

3. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?
(a) Hildy's daughter must help her recover.
(b) Clay requests Myna's services.
(c) Mr. Derby knows that Polly deserves to work in the house.
(d) Isabelle Derby has been saving a job for Polly.

4. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?
(a) It is preparation to sell them at auction.
(b) Th sailors are afraid of a slave uprising.
(c) They have struck a deal with the sailors.
(d) It offers the sailors a chance to atone for their deeds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sounds does Amari hear one night as she walks along the path to Teenie's kitchen in Part Three?

2. Whom does Mr. Derby NOT plan to sell in Part Six?

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

4. How did Isabelle and Noah fall in love?

5. What happens to Hildy?

(see the answer key)

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