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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. On what date does the Joseph depart from New York in Book Three, Chapter 13?

2. What is the title of Book Four, Chapter 21?

3. What is the title of the book Dr. Falconbridge wrote about his experiences as a surgeon on slave-ships?

4. Where does Meena learn the British plan to relocate blacks that have served the British forces in Book Three, Chapter 13?

5. Who is the village chief in the village where Meena recovers after fleeing from the slave-traders in Book Four, Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sam Fraunces described when he is introduced in Book Three, Chapter 12? What exchange takes place between Sam and Meena at the hotel desk?

2. What does Meena learn from John Clarkson when he returns from his visit with King Jimmy in Book Four, Chapter 19?

3. What year and setting are described in the opening of Book Three, Chapter 12? What are Meena’s impressions of this setting?

4. How is Meena regarded by the white residents in the town where she’s arrived in Book Three, Chapter 14?

5. How is the setting described in the opening of Book Three, Chapter 14? What does Meena think of this setting?

6. What causes Meena to flee from the slave-traders in Book Four, Chapter 20? How does she flee?

7. How does Meena come to meet Colonel Baker in Book Three, Chapter 13? What does Baker tell Meena about the peace treaty?

8. What visitor comes to Daddy Moses’ chapel asking for a collection in Book Three, Chapter 16? What is this character’s objective?

9. Why does Sam tell Meena to make a break for freedom when he does in Book Three, Chapter 12?

10. How are the territories of the American Revolutionary War described in the opening of Book Three, Chapter 13? How do these standings impact everyday life for Meena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the procedures of slave-auctions in the colonies and the setting of Charles Town. Where were slave auctions held in the city of Charles Town? How realistic is the author’s depiction of this event? How realistically are the slave auctions depicted in Someone Knows My Name?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the protagonist and narrator of the novel as introduced in Book One, Chapter 1. How old is Aminata Diallo at this point in the story? What characteristics stand out about Aminata based on her use of language and observations? How does Aminata change in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the birth of Mamadu, his “kidnapping,” and Meena’s despair over Mamadu’s loss in Book Two, Chapter 8. Who takes Mamadu? Why? How does Meena respond to this tragedy?

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