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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. When the children realize they must traverse a swamp in Part Eight, what is a reaction they do NOT have?
(a) "Dead" (247).
(b) "Safety" (247).
(c) "Gators" (247).
(d) "Snakes" (247).

2. What image does Polly use in Part Seven to describe freedom?
(a) A flag that waves high.
(b) A path that is difficult to travel.
(c) A beautiful leaf that is hard to catch.
(d) A dream that can never be attained.

3. How does Dr. Hoskins feel about the murders they witnessed?
(a) He feels that, to be loyal to his friend, he must complete his promise.
(b) He feels that, having been silent, he is also guilty.
(c) He feels that, since they were slaves, they had no rights to begin with.
(d) He feels that, since they lied, Noah and Isabelle deserved punishment.

4. What is Tidbit's main concern in Part Seven?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He wants to rest.
(c) He wants Hushpuppy to be safe.
(d) He misses his mother.

5. Which best describes how Amari feels once they are across the St. Mary's River?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Free.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Exhausted.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Amari realizes that Fort Mose is not huge or paved with gold, what does she say?

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

3. What does Nathan tell Polly, Tidbit and Amari about Fort Mose?

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

5. What does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Detail Polly's description of freedom.

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

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

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

7. What does the potential alligator on the other side of the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven symbolize?

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

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

10. What does the St. Mary's River represent for each of the children?

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