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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the white people at the slave auction in Part One act toward the slaves?
(a) With utter hatred.
(b) With extreme pity.
(c) With intense interest.
(d) With cool detachment.

2. Where did Polly grow up?
(a) Charles Towne.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Beaufort.
(d) Africa.

3. What is one clue that the strangers in the Ewe village are not there on a peaceful mission?
(a) They do not smile.
(b) They bring gifts.
(c) They make threats as soon as they arrive.
(d) They refuse to participate in the celebrations.

4. What year is this novel set?
(a) 2003.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1738.
(d) 1862.

5. How did Isabelle and Noah fall in love?
(a) They grew up together.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They met at church.
(d) They fell in love at an auction.

6. What type of root does Amari ask Teenie to show her in Part Three?
(a) A root that will kill.
(b) A root that tastes sweet.
(c) A root for an upset stomach.
(d) A root for headaches.

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

8. Where does the ship containing the kidnapped Ewe people make landfall in Part One?
(a) Boston.
(b) Tybee Island.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Sullivan's Island.

9. 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) Her mother has educated her on these matters.
(d) She has been sold before.

10. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?
(a) Sea birds.
(b) The drums.
(c) Fire.
(d) The sun.

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

12. What is the name of the large city to which the slaves are brought in Part One?
(a) Coffle.
(b) Ewe.
(c) Cape Coast.
(d) Ashanti.

13. When Clay tells Amari in Part Five to watch how she speaks to him, what is her response?
(a) "You will live" (161).
(b) "Stop" (160).
(c) "Yassuh" (162).
(d) "Be brave" (159).

14. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?
(a) Isabelle Derby has been saving a job for Polly.
(b) Hildy's daughter must help her recover.
(c) Mr. Derby knows that Polly deserves to work in the house.
(d) Clay requests Myna's services.

15. What color is the house at Derbyshire Farms?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves have died on the Derby farm this year?

2. Why does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?

3. In the end, how do Clay and his friends feel about the alligator hunt?

4. 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?

5. Why does Teenie not know her exact age?

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