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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 241 - 294).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of drums do the musicians play at the ball at the Johnsons' house?
(a) Finger cymbals.
(b) Kpelle drums.
(c) Timpani drums.
(d) Tin drums.

2. Who kidnaps Gbessa?
(a) American soldiers.
(b) British soldiers.
(c) French soldiers.
(d) German soldiers.

3. What did Henry's cousin used to do for a living in America?
(a) He was a carpenter.
(b) He was a cook.
(c) He was a shop owner.
(d) He was a sailor.

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

5. What does Gbessa have to rid the road of in order to get by in Part I?
(a) A car.
(b) A branch.
(c) A slow-moving snake.
(d) A can of paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the American president at the time Gbessa is captive on the ship?

2. Who is Mrs. Johnson's daugther?

3. What is Mrs. Johnson's first name?

4. What does Norman see in Part IV that appalls and sickens him?

5. How does Norman board the ship?

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