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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often are the slaves fed when they reach the ocean?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Every 12 hours.
(d) Every other day.

2. What does Amos ask of his new owner?
(a) To learn a trade.
(b) To go to Boston for auctions.
(c) To earn his freedom.
(d) To have his own room.

3. Who does the king's son try to protect when the slavers invade the camp?
(a) His wife.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

4. What is the last stop the ship makes?
(a) London.
(b) Boston.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) New York.

5. What does Amos learn from Mr. Richardson?
(a) Reading.
(b) Farrier work.
(c) Farming.
(d) Tanning.

6. What does At-mun do to raise his price when he is auctioned a second time?
(a) Tells stories.
(b) Bids on himself.
(c) Sing songs.
(d) Shows off his strength.

7. Why does At-mun like going to all the slave auctions in town?
(a) He wants to remember the cruelty shown him.
(b) He is looking for his sister.
(c) He wants to count his blessings.
(d) He is trying to find his father.

8. What do the other slaves do on Sundays?
(a) Sing songs of worship.
(b) Embrace each other and find comfort.
(c) Tell stories of Africa.
(d) Make plans to escape slavery.

9. Why does At-mun decide to not break free from his bonds and attack his captors?
(a) There are too many of them.
(b) He does not have the strength.
(c) Some of his people would die in the process.
(d) He does not receive the sign he wants from his father.

10. Who purchases At-mun the second time he is on auction?
(a) Mr. Rankor.
(b) Mr. Rickman.
(c) Mr. Richardson.
(d) Mr. Richmond.

11. What does At-mun do every Sunday?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Read the Bible.
(c) Attend church.
(d) Pray to his father's spirit.

12. What do the Copelands name At-mun?
(a) Amos.
(b) Toby.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Alex.

13. What causes Amos to realize he will never find his sister?
(a) She is probably dead.
(b) She is meant for other things.
(c) She would not have been sold.
(d) She is older now.

14. How many men does it take to bind the king's son?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

15. Who is the first person killed by the slavers at the beginning of the book?
(a) The king's guard.
(b) The king's daughter.
(c) The queen.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amos give a customer back half of his money?

2. How old is the king's son at the beginning of the book?

3. What is Mr. Richardson's occupation?

4. Who is given use of Mr. Richardson's business and tools after his death?

5. What is wrong with the king's daughter?

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