Copper Sun Ch. 14-16

What viewpoints does Polly have on Slavery

• She thinks it's fair and fine, but she finds them "unpleasant"

• She is against it and thinks its wrong

• She has no opinion either way

• She thinks that people deserve the treatment that they get

Why does Polly lack sympathy for the enslaved people?

• She is psychopath with no feelings

• She is exceptionally mean and racist compared to others of this time

• She thinks they are scary and afraid

• She thinks they don't feel pain, have jobs, and should be grateful.

Who initially tries to "buy" Amari?

• Mr. Derby

• Clay

• Polly

• A fat man

What does Polly witness after Amari is bought by Mr. Derby?

• She sees the clouds and a sunny day

• She sees Amari cry and cling to Afi as they are seperated

• She notices that Amari has no emotions

• She sees that the auction and not interesting and uneventful.

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Where did Polly learn her racist ideas?

• newspaper

• her father

• her mother

• Mr. Derby

Mr. Derby buys Amari for what reason?

• As a worker ony

• As a birthday present for his son

• As a mother for his children

• As a servant in the household

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What does Mr. Derby believe about slave family relationships?

• That the people will forget about their families in a day

• That all people have regular, deep complex feelings

• That people need to be kept close to loved ones

• That mental health is important for all humans.

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Who is Noah?

• He is Clay's friend

• He is a slave owner

• He is the servant of the Derby's

• He is friend of Amari's

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How would you characterize Noah?

• He is aggressive and moody

• He is strong and patient

• He is funny and talkative

• He is bossy and manipulative

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What does Clay say about women?

• They should follow their dreams

• They should be respected

• They should know their place

• They should not be allowed to speak

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