Copper Sun Flashcards
(47 cards)
When does this take place.
In the 1700s. near forest in the village of Ziavi
Who is Besa
Amari’s bethroved
who is Kwasi
Amari’s brotheR
who is father
a storyteller/weaver
who do they meet
white men and Ashanti tribe members
Who are the Ashanti?
another tribe that the Ziavi trade w/
What happens to mom + daughter who swim to shore?
They are eaten by sharks
Who is red haired man?
Bill, a soldier on the ship
what happens when Amari is taken to Bill’s cabin?
He teaches her English/doesn’t want to rape her.
How does Besa greet Amari on Sullivan’s Island
“My darling, Amari, how is your day?”
Why are they on Sullivan’s
To make sure they(slaves) aren’t diseased
Where is Cape coast
The place where Amari is held t make before she is transported to the colonies
Why is Polly serving 14 yrs.
she is working off her parent’s debt as an indentured servant
Why does Mr.Derby buy Amari?
as a birthday present for his son(clay)
Who is Teenie + Tidbit
Teenie is the plantation cook + Tidbit is her son
Who summons Amari
Clay summons her to his bedroom(for sex)
What is Polly+Amari’s relationship like?
Polly think of Amari as inferior/ Amari is wary of Polly. Later they become friends
What reminder of Africa does teenie have
She has a bit of her mothers headscarf
What is Mrs.Derby’s life like
iT Is controlled by Mr Derby.
Why does Amari apologize to Polly
because she ruined Polly’s chances for working in the big house
How does AMari try to save tidbit from Clay
by raising her voice to clay; yelling “No no please”
what is unusual about Mrs.Derby’s baby
its black
How does Mr.derby punish Mrs.Derby
by killing Noah and their baby
What plan does Cato suggest
He suggest going south to Ft.Mose
