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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 giant animal lurks outside the children's cave in Part Seven?
(a) Hushpuppy.
(b) Bobcats.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Bears.

2. Where is Inez's husband, Jasper?
(a) There is no Jasper.
(b) He did not make it to Fort Mose.
(c) He is now fighting for the Spanish.
(d) He is still in Georgia.

3. How does Captain Menendez address Polly, Amari, and Tidbit?
(a) "My children" (291).
(b) "Spanish" (291).
(c) "Responsible" (291).
(d) "English" (291).

4. 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 without ease is worthless.
(d) Freedom feels blessed, no matter its appearance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who keeps reminding Polly, Tidbit and Amari that they are a unit that must stick together in Part Seven?

2. When Tidbit realizes in Part Eleven he will not be able to return to Teenie, what request does he make of Amari?

3. Where must the children go to escape Nathan's father?

4. How do the children cross the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Polly attracted to Nathan?

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

3. What choice does Polly have in the decision to go north or south in Part Seven?

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

5. What does Inez mean when she says, "Troubles never be over chile...but it be good to share them with friends" (288)?

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

7. How does Amari comfort Tidbit when he realizes in Part Eleven that he will most likely never see his mother again?

8. Examine Amari's thought that "I can't run anymore. Not from the past. Not from my future" (300).

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

10. Detail Polly's description of freedom.

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