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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Besa play in the celebration in Part One?
(a) He welcomes the guests.
(b) He serves the food.
(c) He plays drums.
(d) He stands by silently.

2. How many slaves have died on the Derby farm this year?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

3. Why does Mr. Derby not kill Isabelle after learning her baby is mixed race?
(a) He needs someone to take care of the baby.
(b) He wants her to suffer for the rest of her life.
(c) He understands that people make mistakes.
(d) He loves her too much to hurt her.

4. Which of the following is NOT a cause of death during the death march?
(a) Blood loss.
(b) Gunshot.
(c) Infection.
(d) Suicide.

5. Why does Mr. Derby come to the kitchen one morning in Part Six?
(a) He needs dinner service that night.
(b) Mrs. Derby is in labor.
(c) He wants to use Tidbit as bait again.
(d) He wants to bring Myna to Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kills Tirza?

2. Which of the following does NOT occur when the women are brought up on deck of the ship in Part One?

3. What is Polly reading when she is introduced in the novel in Part Two?

4. How did Isabelle and Noah fall in love?

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

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