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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a typical cause of death for a slave?
(a) Overwork.
(b) Old age.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Childbirth.

2. Why does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?
(a) So the men will not beat her.
(b) So she can work on self-improvement.
(c) To help herself.
(d) To make the sailor happy.

3. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He is more detached this time.
(b) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.
(c) He respects his new wife's every opinion.
(d) He married his first wife for money.

4. Why is Tidbit scared to cross the St. Mary's River?
(a) He cannot swim.
(b) He fears alligators.
(c) He is worried about Hushpuppy.
(d) He thinks the water is too dirty.

5. What happens to the mother and daughter who jumped from the small boat?
(a) They are shot.
(b) They are drowned.
(c) They are dragged back onto the boat.
(d) They are eaten by sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?

2. What message does Besa give Amari the night he visits her on Sullivan's Island?

3. Which of the following does NOT occur when the women are brought up on deck of the ship in Part One?

4. How old does Mrs. Derby seem to be?

5. In Part Four, what future does Cato foresee for Myna?

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