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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Polly's indenture sentence?
(a) 29 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) For life.

2. Why does Clay take Myna on his hunting trip in Part Five?
(a) To make up for his father's bad behavior.
(b) To sell her to his friends.
(c) To get her out of the house for some air.
(d) To show her off.

3. How does Amari feel about her spirit in Part Five, since the beating by Mr. Derby?
(a) That Africa is strong within her heart.
(b) That Afi gives her spiritual guidance.
(c) That it has died.
(d) That it is growing stronger.

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

5. What is the price paid for Amari at the slave auction?
(a) 300 pounds.
(b) 10 pounds.
(c) 60 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sounds does Amari hear one night as she walks along the path to Teenie's kitchen in Part Three?

2. How long does Amari fight the pain and possible infection of the beating by Mr. Derby?

3. What is the name of the large city to which the slaves are brought in Part One?

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Polly's mother?

5. What message does Besa give Amari the night he visits her on Sullivan's Island?

(see the answer key)

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