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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the new male slave brought to Charlotte's shack in Part I?
(a) He is sick so he needs to be quarantined.
(b) There is never reason given for the slave staying in Charlotte's shack.
(c) He is the best worker and the slave owners want to keep him healthy.
(d) He is from a neighboring plantation and was sold to the plantation Charlotte works on as punishment for his actions.

2. Who or what whispers into Gbessa's ear, giving her encouragement?
(a) The lake spirit.
(b) Her sister.
(c) The wind.
(d) Her mother.

3. What color is Gbessa's hair, which is unusual for girls in her village?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

4. What tasks does Charlotte mostly work at?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Washing clothes.
(c) Field work.
(d) Kitchen work.

5. Who brings Dey some food in the shack one night, which is against the rules?
(a) Shan.
(b) Myrna.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Darlene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Gbessa taken for her exile?

2. Why does Charlotte think all the other slaves ignore her?

3. What does Harris and the rest of the men do to Dey soon after Charlotte's baby is born?

4. What lake is Gbessa's village near?

5. Who is the spirit associated with the moon?

(see the answer key)

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