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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why was Dey beaten and sold? (from Pages 39 – 64)

He exploded in violent anger towards his owners after finding out his pregnant wife had been beaten to death.

He exploded in violent anger towards Mister Emerson after finding out his pregnant daughter had been beaten to death.

He got another slave pregnant when she was not his wife.

He talked back to his previous owner.

2.

Who visits Gbessa when she first arrives in her cave? (from Pages 28 - 38)

Safua's brother.

Khati, her mother.

Khati, her sister.

Ol' Ma Fametta.

3.

What seems to be the main reason that Miss Ernestine refer to the black people who work for her as “employees?” (from Pages 157 - 186)

She does not want to be seen as being like the British and keeping "servants."

She does not want to be seen as being like Americans and keeping "slaves."

She wants to be perceived as being wealthy enough to pay people to work for her.

She wants to present herself as having as much power and status as possible.

4.

How is Gbessa wounded in the final battle? (from Pages 285 – 294)

She is shot.

She steps in a trap.

She is stabbed.

Her neck is broken by a slaver.

5.

What happens to Gbessa’s hair when she returns to her village? (from Pages 261 - 284)

The sun causes it to grow to her feet.

It suddenly turns completely white.

It falls out, leaving her bald.

The sun returns to its natural color.

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