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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. How does the woman whom Amari befriends in the holding area know so much about what is to come for the newly-captured Ewe people?

2. What year is this novel set?

3. What is NOT a characteristic of the captives' shackles in Part One?

4. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

5. How old is Amari when she makes it to the auction block?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clay feel about his stepmother?

2. Why will Besa not make eye contact with Amari after the white men slaughter the Ewe tribe?

3. Explain why Mr. Derby prefers to purchase African men.

4. How do Polly and Amari plan to protect Mrs. Derby's baby?

5. In Part Three, how can Amari tell that Polly feels superior to the slaves?

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

7. Who are Amari's nurses after the beating from Mr. Derby? How does each woman contribute to Amari's healing?

8. How do Polly and Amari react toward each other in Part Two when they are first partnered at the Derby Farm?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, detail the process Teenie undergoes as she changes her opinion that "death is not for me to give" (113).

Essay Topic 2

From your understanding of the text, write an essay in which you discuss the circumstances that could ever persuade someone to endorse slavery. Of course, you will discuss the Derbies, but consideration must also be given to the O'Reilly family.

Essay Topic 3

There are several secondary and tertiary characters who end up greatly impacting the growth that Polly and Amari must undergo. Choose one or two of these characters and discuss how these people or animals impact the one of the main characters.

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