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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 123 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gbessa chant to herself on the ship?
(a) Gbessa the great.
(b) Gbessa the witch.
(c) Gbessa the queen.
(d) Gbessa the king.

2. What does Maisy tell Gbessa she should not do because she is a woman?
(a) Laugh so loudly.
(b) Uncross her legs.
(c) Eat so much.
(d) Wear workboots.

3. What is the word for queen in Gbessa's language?
(a) Grande.
(b) Rande.
(c) Sande.
(d) Hande.

4. Who is the American president at the time Gbessa is captive on the ship?
(a) Monroe.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Madison.
(d) Polk.

5. Who is the slave who tends to the plantation's mistress?
(a) Rena.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Edith.
(d) Henrietta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maisy say will happen if Gbessa tries to leave?

2. Who are the field slave drivers beating when Charlotte tries to intervene?

3. What is June Dey's gift?

4. Who reminds Safua of Gbessa in Part II?

5. Where does Norman wake up after being punched on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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