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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a slave dies on the journey in Part One, what happens to their body?
(a) It is buried with dignity.
(b) It is carried with them.
(c) It is left for the animals.
(d) It is burned.

2. What will remove the blood and blackberry stains from the carpet in Part 4?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Bleach.
(d) Soda water.

3. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?
(a) She is missing many teeth.
(b) She must work for a number of years to pay off debts.
(c) She is a paid worker for families who need cleaning.
(d) She is the daughter of Mr. Derby.

4. Why are the slaves suddenly treated so much better as the ship trip drew to conclusion in Part One?
(a) It is preparation to sell them at auction.
(b) It offers the sailors a chance to atone for their deeds.
(c) They have struck a deal with the sailors.
(d) Th sailors are afraid of a slave uprising.

5. Who is the father of Isabelle's baby?
(a) Clay.
(b) Percival.
(c) Noah.
(d) Conrad.

6. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(b) He has work to complete.
(c) He is on his way to his family dinner.
(d) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.

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

8. What is the cause of Isabelle's concern over her baby?
(a) The child is premature.
(b) The child is overdue.
(c) The child is of mixed race.
(d) The child is deformed.

9. Why does Mr. Derby not kill Isabelle after learning her baby is mixed race?
(a) He wants her to suffer for the rest of her life.
(b) He needs someone to take care of the baby.
(c) He loves her too much to hurt her.
(d) He understands that people make mistakes.

10. What do the white people at the slave auction think of the relationship between Amari and Afi?
(a) That they must be split up.
(b) That they must be sisters.
(c) That they are mother and daughter.
(d) That they neither know nor care for each other.

11. What is the name of Amari's new, wise friend in the holding area in Part One?
(a) Besa.
(b) Tirza.
(c) Kwasi.
(d) Afi.

12. What is the average life span of a slave?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 3 years.

13. How much space does each slave have below deck on the ship?
(a) A room with a bed and a washbasin.
(b) A room about the size of a bathroom.
(c) A full foot of space.
(d) A few inches on either side.

14. Which slave is given Isabelle's baby to care for?
(a) Polly.
(b) Hildy.
(c) Teenie.
(d) Sarah Jane.

15. Why does Clay come into Teenie's kitchen one day in Part Five?
(a) To compliment Teenie's cooking.
(b) To check on Myna.
(c) To get help for Mrs. Derby.
(d) To take Tidbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabelle and Noah fall in love?

2. When the Derby men discuss purchasing more slaves in Part Four, Polly thinks it is almost like they are talking about which of the following?

3. When Bill is not around to protect her in Part One, what happens to Amari?

4. What type of root does Amari ask Teenie to show her in Part Three?

5. What name does Clay give to Amari?

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