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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 new decision does Amari reveal to Tidbit and Polly early on their journey in Part Seven?

2. Why does Clay chase after Amari in Part Seven, after having trailed the children for days?

3. How does Dr. Hoskins feel about the murders they witnessed?

4. What is the name of the leader of Fort Mose?

5. What geographical feature of Spanish territory reminds Amari of Africa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the potential alligator on the other side of the St. Mary's River in Part Eleven symbolize?

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

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

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

7. What change occurs in Amari as a result of Dr. Hoskins's gift?

8. Why is Polly attracted to Nathan?

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

10. Why does Dr. Hoskins feel so guilty in Part Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay in which you contrast Polly and Amari.

Essay Topic 3

The love a mother has for her child is shown throughout the text. Discuss the relationships between at least one mother and child and how that affection bolsters the child's life, even in great hardship.

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