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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 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.

2. What is Lizzy picking when the reader first meets her?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Sweet potatoes.

3. Why does the ship not leave shortly after Muhammad gets on it?
(a) More slaves are being captured.
(b) The captain must pay taxes.
(c) They are waiting for officials to pass.
(d) There is a problem with the ship.

4. How does the narrator describe the Lewis slave family?
(a) Bound.
(b) Angry.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Tenacious.

5. Who helps Elijah repair something?
(a) Archie.
(b) Abby.
(c) Annie.
(d) Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Muhammad know some of the other slaves captured with him?

2. What is Muhammad's strongest emotion while on the ship?

3. What happens in Moses's cabin on Sundays?

4. Where is Muhammad sold?

5. What does Saran do for a job after the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Elijah refuse to split the reward money with Sheriff Glover?

2. How does Foster die?

3. What is the main question weighing on Muhammad's mind after his capture?

4. Why does Lizzy choose to leave Live Oaks?

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

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

7. What is the most startling thing to Muhammad about his captors?

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

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

10. What happens when Lizzy finds Lem after dark?

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