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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Saran say Sister Clinton was born?
(a) To bridge a gap.
(b) To make men smile.
(c) To test her faith.
(d) To prove men wrong.

2. What does Moses bless before a picnic?
(a) His family graves.
(b) His land.
(c) All of these.
(d) His future.

3. Where does Elijah's father live?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) South Carolina.

4. What shows the family history at the beginning of the book?
(a) A family tree.
(b) A Pedigree chart.
(c) A list.
(d) A diagram.

5. What does Lizzy do while Julia has tea?
(a) Waits on her.
(b) Makes cookies.
(c) Drinks tea.
(d) Holds a shade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lizzy tell Julia the slaves talk about in their cabins?

2. Why does the ship not leave shortly after Muhammad gets on it?

3. Where are slaves usually held on slave ships?

4. Who does Muhammad look for constantly after being captured?

5. What is Muhammad's surname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Muhammad promise himself while on the boat, and what prompts him to make this promise?

2. Why does Sheriff Glover pull a gun on Elijah?

3. What does Elijah ask for in return for finding David?

4. Why does Lizzy go looking for Lem after everyone else is asleep?

5. Why does Lizzy choose to leave Live Oaks?

6. What is the deepest feeling felt by Muhammad on the ship, and why?

7. What is Frank Petty widely known for?

8. What advice does Richard give to Elijah before he goes looking for David, and why?

9. What makes it hard for many slave descendants to track their family history?

10. What happens when Lizzy finds Lem after dark?

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