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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a metaphor to describe the kente cloth?
(a) "She clutched it all the way 'cross the big water" (114).
(b) "My little breath of Africa" (114).
(c) "This little piece of it came off in her hand" (114).
(d) "She buried it not far from that tree yonder" (114).

2. How many villagers survived the killing field in Part One?
(a) 150.
(b) 10.
(c) 200.
(d) 24.

3. How many hours a day are the women tied on the ship in Part One?
(a) 16.
(b) 4.
(c) 20.
(d) 8.

4. Which is NOT a reason that Mr. Derby loves Isabelle?
(a) Her youth.
(b) Her money.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her intelligence.

5. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?
(a) Tea.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Rice.
(d) Sugar.

6. What advice does Afi give Amari about Besa?
(a) To spit on him.
(b) To forget him.
(c) To remember their love.
(d) To run to him.

7. Why does Clay take Myna on his hunting trip in Part Five?
(a) To show her off.
(b) To sell her to his friends.
(c) To get her out of the house for some air.
(d) To make up for his father's bad behavior.

8. Why might Afi be drawn to Amari?
(a) Afi had a daughter Amari's age.
(b) Afi is from Amari's village.
(c) Amari has access to food.
(d) Amari has special privileges from the guards.

9. What do Amari and Isabelle Derby have in common?
(a) They are both good cooks.
(b) They both love to read.
(c) They are both of Ewe descent.
(d) They are both controlled by the Derby men.

10. What is classified as women's work in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Playing the drums.
(b) Spinning threads.
(c) Weaving cloth.
(d) Telling stories.

11. How long does Amari fight the pain and possible infection of the beating by Mr. Derby?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three days.

12. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?
(a) Verbal irony of Komla's contempt of the white men.
(b) Imagery to depict the Ashanti warriors.
(c) Alliteration to prove that Komla is the best storyteller.
(d) Foreshadowing that the Ewe tribe will prevail.

13. What further punishment does Mr. Derby give Myna after her whipping?
(a) He removes her from the plantation.
(b) He cuts her hair.
(c) He sentences her to the rice fields.
(d) He says she will never work in the big house again.

14. What is Teenie's advice to Amari upon arrival at the Derby's farm?
(a) To hold onto her memories of Africa but fall in love with Clay.
(b) To refuse to go with Tidbit and to slap Mr. Derby when she gets the chance.
(c) To learn English but keep her mouth shut.
(d) To stay away from Mrs. Derby and slave men.

15. What is the reader's first hint at Polly's character in Part Two?
(a) Polly wants to purchase a slave.
(b) Polly has no idea what the slave trade is.
(c) Polly is a slave herself.
(d) Polly is not sympathetic to the slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Derby lash Myna with the whip?

2. What role does Besa play in the celebration in Part One?

3. How does Noah act at dinner in Part 4?

4. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

5. Why does the sailor in Part One seem to have chosen Amari?

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