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

2. Why are the slaves quarantined on Sullivan's Island?
(a) To allow Tybee the time he needs to train them.
(b) To provide them a safe place.
(c) To rule out any diseases.
(d) To allow the slaves to rest after their journey.

3. What sounds does Amari hear one night as she walks along the path to Teenie's kitchen in Part Three?
(a) The sounds of hound dogs searching the fields.
(b) Polly crying over the deaths of her parents.
(c) A tense conversation between an unnamed man and woman.
(d) The voice of Clay Derby calling for her.

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

5. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?
(a) He tells her she should talk to Mr. Derby.
(b) He tells her that women should know their place.
(c) He ignores her completely.
(d) He kindly answers her questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?

2. What is one clue that the strangers in the Ewe village are not there on a peaceful mission?

3. About whom does Kwasi tease Amari in Part One?

4. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?

5. Which of the servants has childbirth experience?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Clay feel about his stepmother?

3. What is important about the amount of time the slaves are given to help Hildy after she is bitten by a snake?

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

5. Explain why Mr. Derby prefers to purchase African men.

6. How do the white slave purchasers act toward the obvious relationship between Afi and Amari?

7. How does Polly react when she is informed that her role will be to "civilize" Amari?

8. In Part Three, how can Amari tell that Polly feels superior to the slaves?

9. How are Teenie and Tidbit helpful to Amari?

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

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