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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. How often is Muhammad let out on the deck of the ship?
(a) Twice a day.
(b) Three times a day.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Every other day.

2. How is Elijah related to Moses?
(a) Moses is his godfather.
(b) Moses is his uncle.
(c) Moses is his grandfather.
(d) Moses is his father.

3. What does Elijah repair?
(a) An old boat.
(b) A cotton gin.
(c) A reaper.
(d) A doorframe.

4. Where is Muhammad sold?
(a) Britain.
(b) The US.
(c) India.
(d) Cuba.

5. What does Julia ask Lizzy to do?
(a) Read to her.
(b) Some cleaning.
(c) Walk with her.
(d) Some gardening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Muhammad's surname?

2. How does Lem return to the plantation?

3. What is wrong with David Turner?

4. What is the occupation of Muhammad's father?

5. Why does Julia say Josh is still a boy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Abby think about the post-slavery black children?

3. Why did Elijah and Abby fix up an old boat?

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

5. What does Saran say is different about Joshua?

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

7. What does Julia tell Lizzy the difference between white people and black people is?

8. Why does Lizzy choose to leave Live Oaks?

9. What is placed before the beginning of the narrative, and what does it show?

10. What does Master Lewis hope will happen, because of his actions with Lem, after he returns to the plantation?

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