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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amos pray for as he rides through a town before proposing to his third wife?
(a) An extended life.
(b) A chance to show his gratitude.
(c) A sign that he should live there.
(d) The courage to marry again.

2. What does Mrs. Copeland teach At-mun?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Religion.
(d) Cooking.

3. What is wrong with the king's daughter?
(a) She has a lame leg.
(b) She is deaf.
(c) She is blind.
(d) She is missing an arm.

4. What is the name of the third woman Amos falls in love with?
(a) Violet.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Veronica.
(d) Vanessa.

5. Where does the ship make its first stop?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) London.
(c) The Bahamas.
(d) The Carolinas.

6. Who does not like the idea of indenturing Amos to Mr. Richardson?
(a) Amos.
(b) Mr. Richardson.
(c) Mrs. Richardson.
(d) Lily.

7. What is the name of the tribe at the beginning of the book?
(a) At-mosh-ni.
(b) Ast-mahn-si.
(c) At-mun-shi.
(d) Ath-man-chee.

8. What is the name of the king's daughter?
(a) At-mun.
(b) Ath-mun.
(c) Ash-mun.
(d) Ach-mun.

9. What do the slavers do when they allow the captives to rest for the first time during their march?
(a) Play a game.
(b) Whip the slaves.
(c) Nap in a tent.
(d) Eat in front of the slaves.

10. What is the name of the man who buys At-mun?
(a) Carl.
(b) Clayton.
(c) Chris.
(d) Caleb.

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

12. How long is the trip from Africa to the intended destination?
(a) Four months.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) Two months.

13. How long does Richardson want Amos to be indentured to him?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 6 years.

14. What is the weather like at the very beginning of this book?
(a) Windy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Clear.

15. What does Amos take in exchange for the half of a payment he returns?
(a) A dog.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) Some clothing.
(d) Some information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the second woman Amos loved injure her leg?

2. In what year does Amos marry his third wife?

3. What do the other slaves do on Sundays?

4. What does At-mun do every Sunday?

5. What does the king's son say to the person he tries to protect as he is dragged away?

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