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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue to Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's brothers let her be when they play together?
(a) Cabin girl.
(b) Slave girl.
(c) Captain.
(d) First mate.

2. In Chapter 3, how old are Benji Mason and Steve Long when they find Chase's body?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

3. In Chapter 3, when was Barkley Cove settled?
(a) 1771.
(b) 1743.
(c) 1751.
(d) 1769.

4. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's sisters cook for supper?
(a) Red beans and cornbread.
(b) Soup.
(c) Bacon and eggs.
(d) Grits and eggs.

5. When do the events in the Prologue take place?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1969.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how long does Dr. Vern Murphy believe that Chase has been dead?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Kya remember was her mother's favorite breakfast?

3. In Chapter 2, what are the names of the brother and sisters that Kya remembers leaving?

4. In Chapter 6, where does Kya's father go to talk to the army?

5. In Chapter 2, how far does Kya have to walk through deep sand or black mud to buy food?

(see the answer key)

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