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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 does Amari feel physically throughout their journey to safety and freedom?
(a) She worries that Mr. Derby will catch them.
(b) She is tired and sick.
(c) She is scared and disgusted.
(d) She is always thinking of getting Teenie to freedom.

2. How does Dr. Hoskins feel about the murders they witnessed?
(a) He feels that, since they were slaves, they had no rights to begin with.
(b) He feels that, since they lied, Noah and Isabelle deserved punishment.
(c) He feels that, having been silent, he is also guilty.
(d) He feels that, to be loyal to his friend, he must complete his promise.

3. Whom do the children discover living on the O'Reilly farm in Part Nine?
(a) Besa.
(b) Afi.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Noah.

4. What image does Polly use in Part Seven to describe freedom?
(a) A dream that can never be attained.
(b) A flag that waves high.
(c) A path that is difficult to travel.
(d) A beautiful leaf that is hard to catch.

5. How long does Amari fight the pain and possible infection of the beating by Mr. Derby?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?

2. What kills Tirza?

3. Why are the slaves quarantined on Sullivan's Island?

4. Why does Amari choose to go south rather than north in Part SEven?

5. How does Amari offer respect to the animals and vegetation they eat in Part Seven?

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