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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. Who has been through Fort Mose already looking for Polly?
(a) Clay.
(b) Percival.
(c) Noah.
(d) Nathan.

2. What new decision does Amari reveal to Tidbit and Polly early on their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She reveals that she knows the way to Fort Mose.
(b) She reveals that she is a princess who should be in charge.
(c) She reveals that she will no longer go by Myna, but Amari.
(d) She reveals that she knows a member of the Underground Railroad.

3. What does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?
(a) Catholic converts.
(b) Protection for St. Augustine.
(c) Communal living.
(d) Indentured servanthood.

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

5. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?
(a) Freedom feels blessed, no matter its appearance.
(b) Freedom is only worth the fight if it is beautiful.
(c) Freedom should reflect its value.
(d) Freedom without ease is worthless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tidbit's given name?

2. Why is Tidbit scared to cross the St. Mary's River?

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

4. How do the children feel about their encounter with Clay at the end of Part Seven?

5. How does Amari feel physically throughout their journey to safety and freedom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 clues do we have that Domingo Salvador is not actually drunk in Part Ten?

6. When Amari promises that Polly will also forever stay with Tidbit, what does she realize about keeping promises?

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

8. What about Amari's condition surprises Fiona O'Reilly? What does this prove about her character?

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

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

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