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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 is classified as women's work in the Ewe tribe?

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

3. What is the name of Amari's new, wise friend in the holding area in Part One?

4. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

5. How did the first Mrs. Derby die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the alligator hunt in Part Five.

2. How does Clay feel about his stepmother?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Mr. Derby's view of the institution of slavery.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In an essay, examine Amari's statement that, "freedom not big. Freedom not pretty...but freedom sure do feel good" (284).

Essay Topic 3

Compare Polly and Amari's upbringings.

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