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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Cato?
(a) He is the oldest slave on the farm.
(b) He is Mr. Derby's butler.
(c) He is the father of Tidbit.
(d) He is the brother of Teenie.

2. How long is Polly's indenture sentence?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 14 years.
(c) 29 years.
(d) For life.

3. How does Clay respond when one of his friends touches Myna in Part Five?
(a) With sadness.
(b) With anger.
(c) With regret.
(d) With pride.

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

5. When Bill is not around to protect her in Part One, what happens to Amari?
(a) She is forced to starve.
(b) She misses him.
(c) She is raped by multiple men.
(d) She is unable to bathe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clay communicate with Myna after the beating by Mr. Derby?

2. Which of the following is a simile that describes how the slaves are arranged below deck?

3. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

4. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?

5. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?

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