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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, how do Clay and his friends feel about the alligator hunt?

2. Who were the only villagers spared in the slaughter of the Ewe tribe?

3. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?

4. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?

5. What message does Besa give Amari the night he visits her on Sullivan's Island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of food and activities are planned for the white guests in Part One?

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

3. Why is the life expectancy of a slave about five years?

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

5. What does Amari insist that Polly call her? What does this prove?

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

7. What do Mr. Derby and Clay discuss over dinner in Part Four?

8. How are indentured servants similar to slaves? How are they also very different?

9. Describe the slaughter of the Ewe tribe at the celebration dinner.

10. Describe the song the Ewe tribe sings at the celebration for the white visitors in Part One.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Besa, as Buck, has given up all hope of ever living in freedom again. In an essay, explore his choice. You may want to contrast his decisions with Amari's.

Essay Topic 2

What are the events that instill within Amari the ability to fight for her freedom?

Essay Topic 3

What helps to ensure survival for the slaves who make it longer than five years?

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