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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He respects his new wife's every opinion.
(b) He married his first wife for money.
(c) He is more detached this time.
(d) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.

2. What is Polly reading when she is introduced in the novel in Part Two?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) The documentation of her indentured status.
(c) Her freedom papers.
(d) A wanted sign.

3. Which is NOT true about Teenie's kente cloth?
(a) Willie Badgett gave it to her.
(b) It had been buried on the plantation for years.
(c) It was her mother's.
(d) It was just a tiny scrap.

4. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?
(a) "Eventually, the activity above seemed to slow down" (44).
(b) "Loud noises echoed down on them" (44).
(c) "It inhaled and exhaled the foul air" (44).
(d) "It rolled with the rhythm of the water" (44).

5. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?
(a) 10 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 40 pounds.
(d) 60 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?

3. What does Polly tell Myna once the girls awakens in Part 5 after being beaten by Mr. Derby?

4. In Part Four, what future does Cato foresee for Myna?

5. Which of the following is NOT a cause of death during the death march?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Besa tell Amari about his love of the drums?

2. What does Amari insist that Polly call her? What does this prove?

3. How does Mr. Derby intend to punish the servants who are involved in trying to hide Mrs. Derby's baby?

4. What is the order of power in the Derby household?

5. How do Polly and Amari plan to protect Mrs. Derby's baby?

6. Describe the song the Ewe tribe sings at the celebration for the white visitors in Part One.

7. What is so disturbing about Mr. Derby's purchase of Amari in Part Two?

8. Why does Polly feel no sympathy toward the slaves being auctioned?

9. What do Mr. Derby and Clay discuss over dinner in Part Four?

10. How does Polly feel inside the house in Part Four?

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