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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. When a slave dies on the journey in Part One, what happens to their body?

2. Where is Clay taking Tidbit and Myna in Part Five?

3. What symbol does Amari NOT association with freedom?

4. Why does Mr. Derby prefer that his slaves be fresh from Africa?

5. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Derby ask Polly and Amari to help her baby?

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

4. Has Clay been worried about Myna's health since the beating? How can you tell?

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

6. Describe Isabelle and Noah's love story.

7. What does Polly hope to gain from her time at the Derby farm?

8. What is so disturbing about Mr. Derby's purchase of Amari in Part Two?

9. Why does Cato tell Teenie to let Tidbit go in Part Six?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you contrast Polly and Amari.

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