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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Polly.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What "skill" does Amari possess that makes her valuable?
(a) She has a demonstrated ability to cook.
(b) Men want to use slaves for sexual gratification.
(c) She is built for strong work.
(d) She is a skilled cloth weaver.

3. How does Mr. Derby make his wealth?
(a) Tea.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Rice.

4. How does Noah passively show the Derbies that he is unhappy with their treatment of Amari?
(a) He speaks up for Amari.
(b) He coughs loudly.
(c) He spooks the horse.
(d) He remains quiet.

5. Which is NOT true about Teenie's kente cloth?
(a) Willie Badgett gave it to her.
(b) It was her mother's.
(c) It was just a tiny scrap.
(d) It had been buried on the plantation for years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Besa play in the celebration in Part One?

2. What advice does Afi give Amari about Besa?

3. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?

4. How does Clay respond to Polly's questions and ability to read in Part Two?

5. Why does Amari choose to focus on "learning the language of the white man" (54)?

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