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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 fact is true about Polly's father?
(a) He died of consumption.
(b) Polly never knew him.
(c) He was an unkind man.
(d) He was a drunk.

2. Which sailor chooses Amari for the first night?
(a) Two separate soldiers.
(b) A young soldier named John.
(c) The red-headed man.
(d) One of the Ashanti soldiers.

3. What do the crewhands throw overboard after the dancing in Part One?
(a) The bodies of men who have died below deck.
(b) Any slave who has been disobedient.
(c) Any evidence that they have been there.
(d) The rotten food they have not had a chance to eat.

4. Who stops Myna's beating by Mr. Derby in Part Four?
(a) Noah.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Clay.
(d) Polly.

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

2. How is Mr. Derby different with the new Mrs. Derby than he was with his first wife?

3. What reminds Amari of her little brother?

4. If Polly were allowed to work in the big house, where does she envision spending her time?

5. Which of the following is NOT a cause of death during the death march?

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