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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Polly's parents die?

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

5. How old is Tidbit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of food and activities are planned for the white guests in Part One?

2. Describe the song the Ewe tribe sings at the celebration for the white visitors in Part One.

3. Describe Isabelle and Noah's love story.

4. What is important about the amount of time the slaves are given to help Hildy after she is bitten by a snake?

5. Why does Clay come to Teenie's cottage in Part Five?

6. Why does Mrs. Derby ask Polly and Amari to help her baby?

7. How are indentured servants similar to slaves? How are they also very different?

8. How does Polly's certificate of indenture help to establish the setting of the novel?

9. What is so disturbing about Mr. Derby's purchase of Amari in Part Two?

10. What does Amari insist that Polly call her? What does this prove?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast slavery and indentured servanthood.

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate Dr. Hoskins's beliefs about slavery.

Essay Topic 3

There are several secondary and tertiary characters who end up greatly impacting the growth that Polly and Amari must undergo. Choose one or two of these characters and discuss how these people or animals impact the one of the main characters.

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