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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Hoskins feel about the murders they witnessed?
(a) He feels that, since they were slaves, they had no rights to begin with.
(b) He feels that, to be loyal to his friend, he must complete his promise.
(c) He feels that, having been silent, he is also guilty.
(d) He feels that, since they lied, Noah and Isabelle deserved punishment.

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

3. Which best describes how Amari feels once they are across the St. Mary's River?
(a) Free.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Disappointed.

4. What is Tidbit's given name?
(a) Tyler.
(b) Timothy.
(c) Theodore.
(d) Travis.

5. How do the children cross the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven?
(a) They turn back without crossing it.
(b) They ride atop Brownie.
(c) They cross a foot bridge.
(d) They locate a canoe.

6. What is the name of the leader of Fort Mose?
(a) Captain Menendez.
(b) Captain Noah.
(c) King Philip.
(d) King Jasper.

7. When the children realize they must traverse a swamp in Part Eight, what is a reaction they do NOT have?
(a) "Gators" (247).
(b) "Safety" (247).
(c) "Snakes" (247).
(d) "Dead" (247).

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

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

10. Who keeps reminding Polly, Tidbit and Amari that they are a unit that must stick together in Part Seven?
(a) Polly.
(b) Hushpuppy.
(c) Tidbit.
(d) Amari.

11. When Amari sees Fort Mose for the first time, what is her immediate response?
(a) That the place is very small.
(b) That it is whiter than the Derby Farm could ever hope to be.
(c) That the fort's grandeur matches her expectation.
(d) That she has made a terrible mistake.

12. What image does Polly use in Part Seven to describe freedom?
(a) A dream that can never be attained.
(b) A flag that waves high.
(c) A path that is difficult to travel.
(d) A beautiful leaf that is hard to catch.

13. How does Amari know to navigate their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She trusts the doctor's directions.
(b) She has read a great deal about exploring.
(c) She can remember lessons about nature she learned at home.
(d) She chooses to follow other travelers.

14. What geographical feature of Spanish territory reminds Amari of Africa?
(a) Yams.
(b) Dirt paths.
(c) Swamps.
(d) Palm trees.

15. What comment does Polly make in Part Ten about Amari's love for Tidbit?
(a) She says they must return Tidbit to Teenie if the boy is to survive.
(b) She says that they need to leave Tidbit to make better time.
(c) She says that Amari should be Tidbit's mother from now on.
(d) She says that Amari needs to forget her promise to Teenie and sell Tidbit the first chance they get.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Amari reminds Polly that, because she is white, the indentured girl has a choice about which way to go, how does Polly respond?

2. What information does Domingo Salvador NOT provide the children in Part Ten?

3. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?

4. What job does Captain Menendez envision for Polly?

5. What excuse will Dr. Hoskins give for losing the slaves and the servant?

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