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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Captain Menendez envision for Polly?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Nanny.

2. Who is Cato?
(a) He is the father of Tidbit.
(b) He is Mr. Derby's butler.
(c) He is the oldest slave on the farm.
(d) He is the brother of Teenie.

3. When Clay tells Amari in Part Five to watch how she speaks to him, what is her response?
(a) "Stop" (160).
(b) "You will live" (161).
(c) "Be brave" (159).
(d) "Yassuh" (162).

4. Why do Myna and Polly get the opportunity to serve dinner at the big house in Part Four?
(a) Mr. Derby knows that Polly deserves to work in the house.
(b) Clay requests Myna's services.
(c) Hildy's daughter must help her recover.
(d) Isabelle Derby has been saving a job for Polly.

5. How does Amari know to navigate their journey in Part Seven?
(a) She chooses to follow other travelers.
(b) She can remember lessons about nature she learned at home.
(c) She trusts the doctor's directions.
(d) She has read a great deal about exploring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT true about Mrs. Derby's treatment of the slaves?

2. What do the white people at the slave auction think of the relationship between Amari and Afi?

3. What does "indentured" mean for Polly?

4. Which of the following is NOT a clue that Amari can understand Polly's English?

5. What advice does Polly give Amari about Besa in Part Ten?

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