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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Amari sees Fort Mose for the first time, what is her immediate response?
(a) That the place is very small.
(b) That she has made a terrible mistake.
(c) That the fort's grandeur matches her expectation.
(d) That it is whiter than the Derby Farm could ever hope to be.

2. What is Polly reading when she is introduced in the novel in Part Two?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) Her freedom papers.
(c) A wanted sign.
(d) The documentation of her indentured status.

3. Of whom does Captain Menendez remind Amari?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her friend.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) Her father.

4. Where did Polly grow up?
(a) Africa.
(b) Beaufort.
(c) Charles Towne.
(d) Baltimore.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polly tell Myna once the girls awakens in Part 5 after being beaten by Mr. Derby?

2. What advice does Fiona NOT offer the children about getting to Fort Mose?

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

4. What is the name of the leader of Fort Mose?

5. What city are Polly, Tidbit and Amari near when they meet Nathan?

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