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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. What further punishment does Mr. Derby give Myna after her whipping?

2. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

3. Who stops Myna's beating by Mr. Derby in Part Four?

4. What do Amari and Isabelle Derby have in common?

5. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the working conditions of the rice field hands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore the character of Besa. Does he have a choice in remaining hopeless, or does he make the right decision in staying with Fiona?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you examine the advice that Afi and Polly both give to Amari about forgetting Besa. Should Amari follow that guidance?

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