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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who encourages Meena to learn the language of the white man but not to teach him theirs, in Book One, Chapter 4?
(a) Chief Biton.
(b) Alassane.
(c) Youssouf.
(d) Fomba.

2. On what date does the Joseph depart from New York in Book Three, Chapter 13?
(a) November 7, 1783.
(b) April 23, 1775.
(c) November 7, 1775.
(d) August 15, 1783.

3. What does Mr. Appleby do after he sends Georgia away to attend a birth without Meena in Book Two, Chapter 7?
(a) He sells Meena.
(b) He reads to Meena.
(c) He kills Meena.
(d) He rapes Meena.

4. Where does Meena send her letter to Sam Fraunces in Book Three, Chapter 15?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Mt. Vernon.
(d) Chicago.

5. On what date does Meena say she made her break for freedom from slavery in Book Three, Chapter 12?
(a) November 7, 1775.
(b) March 26, 1783.
(c) March 9, 1792.
(d) April 23, 1775.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meena describe the traditional way that African women carry their babies?

2. Whom does Meena describe attending a church service with in Book Three, Chapter 11?

3. What word is used by Meena and the Africans to describe the white man in Book One, Chapter 3?

4. Where does Sam tell Meena to hide out for three days in Book Three, Chapter 12?

5. When was Charles Town founded in honor of King Charles II of England?

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