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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the woman whom Amari befriends in the holding area know so much about what is to come for the newly-captured Ewe people?
(a) She has been reading about the slave trade.
(b) She just seems to have a sixth sense.
(c) She has been sold before.
(d) Her mother has educated her on these matters.

2. 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 respects his new wife's every opinion.
(c) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.
(d) He married his first wife for money.

3. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?
(a) "Eventually, the activity above seemed to slow down" (44).
(b) "It inhaled and exhaled the foul air" (44).
(c) "It rolled with the rhythm of the water" (44).
(d) "Loud noises echoed down on them" (44).

4. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?
(a) The red-headed man.
(b) One of the Ashanti soldiers.
(c) Two separate soldiers.
(d) A young soldier named John.

5. What advice does Amari give Tidbit when he is pulled in from out of the water in Part Five?
(a) That he should not fear the allilgators.
(b) That he should swim as fast as he can.
(c) That he will survive this day.
(d) That his mother loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which slave is given Isabelle's baby to care for?

2. How do the children cross the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven?

3. How do the white people at the slave auction in Part One act toward the slaves?

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

5. What kills Tirza?

(see the answer key)

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