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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does the Joseph depart from New York in Book Three, Chapter 13?
(a) November 7, 1783.
(b) April 23, 1775.
(c) November 7, 1775.
(d) August 15, 1783.

2. What year is noted in the opening of Book One, Chapter 1?
(a) 1752.
(b) 1745.
(c) 1802.
(d) 1807.

3. With whose child does Meena become pregnant in Book Two, Chapter 8?
(a) Chekura’s.
(b) Youssouf’s.
(c) Fomba’s.
(d) Mr. Appleby’s.

4. Whom does Meena say she has instructed to change none of her words in the story of her life, in Book One, Chapter 1?
(a) John Clarkson.
(b) Olaudah Equiano.
(c) Scott Wilson.
(d) Hector Smithers.

5. Who encourages Meena to learn the language of the white man but not to teach him theirs, in Book One, Chapter 4?
(a) Alassane.
(b) Chief Biton.
(c) Fomba.
(d) Youssouf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Book Two, Chapter 9?

2. How old was Sam Fraunces when he was sent away from his family and traveled to New York?

3. Where does Sam tell Meena to hide out for three days in Book Three, Chapter 12?

4. Who is the governor of New York that Solomon has prepared a letter for in Book Three, Chapter 12?

5. How old is Meena when she gives birth to her first child?

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