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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 test her faith.
(b) To make men smile.
(c) To prove men wrong.
(d) To bridge a gap.

2. How often is Muhammad given water on the ship?
(a) Three times a day.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Twice a day.

3. What is Muhammad's surname?
(a) Baill.
(b) Billa.
(c) Biall.
(d) Bilal.

4. What happens in Moses's cabin on Sundays?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Planning meetings for escaping.
(c) Bigger meals than normal.
(d) Religious services.

5. What are the slaves initially sold for?
(a) Trade goods.
(b) Money.
(c) Land.
(d) Political privileges.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Muhammad touch soil after being captured?

2. What causes many freed slaves to lose their land?

3. How did Moses come by his last name?

4. Where is Muhammad sold?

5. What is Sierra Leone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Muhammad's shackles mean to his descendants?

2. What privileges are given to Muhammad while on the ship?

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

4. How do the other slaves say goodbye to Lizzy when she leaves Live Oaks?

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

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

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

8. What is Frank Petty widely known for?

9. How did Lizzy first come to know Moses and Saran?

10. What is a boom stick?

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