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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 does King Philip want from the citizens of Fort Mose?

2. What food most likely makes Polly, Tidbit and Amari sick in Part Seven?

3. What is Tidbit's given name?

4. When the children realize they must traverse a swamp in Part Eight, what is a reaction they do NOT have?

5. How does Captain Menendez address Polly, Amari, and Tidbit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Fiona O'Reilly brave in her decision to help the children?

2. What may happen to Clay at the end of Part Seven?

3. Explain the anger that both Amari and Polly feel in relation to their food poisoning.

4. Describe the plan the children devise for escaping Nathan's father.

5. What about Amari's condition surprises Fiona O'Reilly? What does this prove about her character?

6. Examine Amari's thought that "I can't run anymore. Not from the past. Not from my future" (300).

7. What choice does Polly have in the decision to go north or south in Part Seven?

8. Why is Polly attracted to Nathan?

9. Why might Hushpuppy's arrival in Part Six signal luck for the trip?

10. What does Inez mean when she says, "Troubles never be over chile...but it be good to share them with friends" (288)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate Dr. Hoskins's beliefs about slavery.

Essay Topic 2

What experiences change Polly from a racist to an advocate for slaves?

Essay Topic 3

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

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