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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Amari.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a typical cause of death for a slave?
(a) Old age.
(b) Overwork.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Malaria.

2. Where did Polly grow up?
(a) Charles Towne.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Africa.
(d) Beaufort.

3. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?
(a) He respects his new wife's every opinion.
(b) He is more detached this time.
(c) He married his first wife for money.
(d) He appears more lovesick toward his new wife.

4. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?
(a) Her facial expressions are clear and meaningful.
(b) She shrugs when Polly asks a question.
(c) She repeats that her name is Myna.
(d) She repeats the word slave clearly.

5. What do Amari and Isabelle Derby have in common?
(a) They are both good cooks.
(b) They both love to read.
(c) They are both of Ewe descent.
(d) They are both controlled by the Derby men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?

2. Why does Mr. Derby not kill Isabelle after learning her baby is mixed race?

3. What further punishment does Mr. Derby give Myna after her whipping?

4. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?

5. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

(see the answer key)

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