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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?
(a) She had trouble getting paid work because of the reliance on slave labor.
(b) She loved Polly's father.
(c) She wanted a simple life for Polly.
(d) She was an orphan.

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?
(a) Clanging.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Pounding.
(d) Screeching.

3. What task is forbidden for girls in the Ewe tribe?
(a) Touching the fufu.
(b) Serving as an elder.
(c) Speaking to men.
(d) Weaving kente designs.

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. Why must Besa leave Amari so quickly in Part One?
(a) He does not like to speak much with Amari.
(b) He is on his way to his family dinner.
(c) He has seen some white men coming toward the village.
(d) He has work to complete.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following descriptions of the ship in Part One is an example of personification?

2. What is the name of Amari's new, wise friend in the holding area in Part One?

3. How many wives does the chief elder of the Ewes have?

4. Who is Cato?

5. How many hours a day are the women tied on the ship in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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