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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. Where does the ship containing the kidnapped Ewe people make landfall in Part One?

2. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?

3. What might be the function of the story of Chief Agokoli?

4. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?

5. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Derby intend to punish the servants who are involved in trying to hide Mrs. Derby's baby?

2. How does Clay attempt to connect with Amari? Why are his attempts unsuccessful?

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

4. How is Mrs. Derby able to get her husband to stop the beating of Myna?

5. Describe the way the captive Ewes are forced to march in Part One.

6. How are Amari and Isabelle Derby able to connect?

7. How does Amari feel when Polly reminds her in Part Five of her strong spirit and survival instincts?

8. How does Polly feel inside the house in Part Four?

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

10. Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Derby (as recounted by Teenie in Part Three).

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the white perfection of the Derbyshire Farm.

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, evaluate the statement that "freedom is a delicate idea, like a pretty leaf in the air: It's hard to catch and may not be what you thought when you get it" (283).

Essay Topic 3

Detail the changes Amari and Polly must undergo to become true friends.

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