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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. What do the stars symbolize for Amari in Part Seven?
(a) That God is shining down on them.
(b) That she remains on the same earth as she once did in Africa.
(c) That she is guided by the spirit of Kwasi.
(d) That there is still light in this world.

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

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

4. What does Fiona tell the children about her desire to help them?
(a) She has to check with her husband before she can help them.
(b) She wants to make the choice to help them be free.
(c) She will turn them in in the morning.
(d) She does not want to become entangled in legal affairs.

5. When Amari reminds Polly that, because she is white, the indentured girl has a choice about which way to go, how does Polly respond?
(a) She threatens to shoot Amari.
(b) She takes off on her own.
(c) She says that they all need one another.
(d) She chooses to stay because of Tidbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. As it is revealed in Part Eleven, why has Amari been so tired and sick throughout their journey?

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

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

4. Why does Inez say that everyone is able to live peacefully in Fort Mose?

5. Whom do the children discover living on the O'Reilly farm in Part Nine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the plan the children devise for escaping Nathan's father.

2. Why might Hushpuppy's arrival in Part Six signal luck for the trip?

3. Is Fiona O'Reilly brave in her decision to help the children?

4. Detail Polly's description of freedom.

5. Why does Dr. Hoskins feel so guilty in Part Seven?

6. Why is Polly attracted to Nathan?

7. What may happen to Clay at the end of Part Seven?

8. Do Amari and Polly become fast friends on their journey that begins in Part Seven? Why or why not?

9. What change occurs in Amari as a result of Dr. Hoskins's gift?

10. Explain the anger that both Amari and Polly feel in relation to their food poisoning.

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