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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the real-life Captain Menendez?
(a) An escaped slave.
(b) A Spanish soldier.
(c) The Spanish king.
(d) An English soldier.

2. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?
(a) Freedom is only worth the fight if it is beautiful.
(b) Freedom should reflect its value.
(c) Freedom feels blessed, no matter its appearance.
(d) Freedom without ease is worthless.

3. What does Nathan tell Polly, Tidbit and Amari about Fort Mose?
(a) That it was recently captured by the Confederates.
(b) That it is a real place of freedom.
(c) That he has never heard of it.
(d) That slavery is just as prominent there as anywhere else.

4. What food most likely makes Polly, Tidbit and Amari sick in Part Seven?
(a) Mayapples.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Walnuts.
(d) Roots.

5. What city are Polly, Tidbit and Amari near when they meet Nathan?
(a) Savannah, GA.
(b) Charles Town, SC.
(c) Atlanta, GA.
(d) Tampa, FL.

6. How does Amari escape from Clay at the end of Part Seven?
(a) She pleads for her life.
(b) Polly shoots him.
(c) Tidbit attacks him.
(d) Hushpuppy bites him.

7. How do Polly, Tidbit and Amari approach the entrance to Fort Mose?
(a) They all join hands.
(b) They run quickly.
(c) They wait until nightfall.
(d) They hide behind trees.

8. What gift does Fiona NOT provide the children?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Wagon.
(d) Brownie.

9. What is the cause of Mr. Derby's death?
(a) Poisoning.
(b) Stroke.
(c) Alligator attack.
(d) Heart attack.

10. What job does Captain Menendez envision for Polly?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Carpenter.

11. When Tidbit realizes in Part Eleven he will not be able to return to Teenie, what request does he make of Amari?
(a) That she be his mother.
(b) That she let him go to make his own way.
(c) That she ask Polly to be his new mother.
(d) That she sends letters to Teenie.

12. Who intercepts Polly, Tidbit and Amari before they make it to the gate?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Clay.
(c) Afi.
(d) Inez.

13. What new decision does Amari reveal to Tidbit and Polly early on their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She reveals that she knows a member of the Underground Railroad.
(b) She reveals that she knows the way to Fort Mose.
(c) She reveals that she will no longer go by Myna, but Amari.
(d) She reveals that she is a princess who should be in charge.

14. What does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?
(a) Catholic converts.
(b) Indentured servanthood.
(c) Protection for St. Augustine.
(d) Communal living.

15. What information does Domingo Salvador NOT provide the children in Part Ten?
(a) King Philip of Spain does not believe in slavery.
(b) Freed slaves and Native Americans are welcome at Fort Mose.
(c) He must turn them in before they reach St. Augustine.
(d) They are near the St. Marys River.

Short Answer Questions

1. By Part Ten, why has it been so difficult for Amari and Polly to become friends?

2. Why does Clay chase after Amari in Part Seven, after having trailed the children for days?

3. Why does Amari choose to go south rather than north in Part SEven?

4. What does Fiona tell the children about her desire to help them?

5. What do the stars symbolize for Amari in Part Seven?

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