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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the African man who brands Amari?
(a) Besa beats him savagely.
(b) He receives a generous award.
(c) We never see him again.
(d) He is also thrown into the pen.

2. How does Amari make a new friend in the holding area in Part One?
(a) Amari offers to share her food.
(b) A kind woman offers her some bread.
(c) Everyone is friendly at the castle.
(d) The women share a love of music.

3. When Clay tells Amari in Part Five to watch how she speaks to him, what is her response?
(a) "Yassuh" (162).
(b) "Stop" (160).
(c) "You will live" (161).
(d) "Be brave" (159).

4. What task is forbidden for girls in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Serving as an elder.
(b) Touching the fufu.
(c) Speaking to men.
(d) Weaving kente designs.

5. Why does the sailor in Part One seem to have chosen Amari?
(a) To be a missionary to her.
(b) For companionship.
(c) To help her.
(d) For sexual gratification.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?

2. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

3. What comment does Polly make in Part Ten about Amari's love for Tidbit?

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

5. What giant animal lurks outside the children's cave in Part Seven?

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