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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What image does At-mun fight to keep while he is on the ship?
(a) His father's crown.
(b) His village.
(c) His sister's face.
(d) The beach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the slavers use to bind the king's son?

2. How does Mrs. Copeland react when her husband comes home with a slave boy?

3. What does Mrs. Richardson do when her husband dies?

4. What does Amos give Mrs. Richardson as a gift?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Richardson's plan to free Amos and how is this plan received?

2. What does At-mun say as he is being led away?

3. How does Amos feel about Keene as he is traveling through it one day?

4. What does At-mun do while the other captives are sleeping?

5. What happens during the ceremony as the king's son is looking at his sister?

6. What do the Copelands teach the slave boy while he stays with them?

7. What does Mrs. Richardson do when her husband dies?

8. What does At-mun do to give himself strength on the river journey, and what does this help him decide to do?

9. Where does Amos get his horse?

10. How much does Amos pay for his second wife, and why does he agree to this?

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