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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (pages 168 - 221).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Big Kit make sure to do when she and Washington arrive at the big house in Chapter 4?
(a) Feed the dogs first.
(b) Wash their clothes quickly.
(c) Wipe their feet so they do not get the floor dirty.
(d) Pray.

2. What does Titch tell Washington about drawing in Chapter 6?
(a) To be faithful to what he sees, not what he is supposed to see.
(b) To never show his drawings to white men.
(c) To draw as slowly as possible.
(d) To draw as quickly as possible.

3. What does Big Kit give to Washington to protect himself in Chapter 4?
(a) A thumbtack.
(b) A gun.
(c) A long nail.
(d) A knife.

4. What does Titch tell Washington he will teach him at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) To do algebra.
(b) To administer injections.
(c) To read.
(d) To measure the sun's movements.

5. Who named Washington?
(a) His priest.
(b) His mother.
(c) His first master.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip enjoy doing more than almost anything else?

2. What does Washington discover about Emilie in Chapter 8?

3. What is unusual about the ship's crew in Part II, Chapter 2?

4. What is the title of Part III of the novel?

5. Why does Washington at first mistake Tanna for a man?

(see the answer key)

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