CAPTIVE Chapter Questions Prologue by Ms. Rocco What is Kofi s full name? Explain the meaning of each part of his name. Explain what Kofi means by: Memories of Africa pull me to the past as The Traveler sails forward. In what point of view is The Captive written? Explain. Chapter 1: Journey to Kumasi by Jeffrey Find 1 example of foreshadowing on page 3. Explain the importance of the stool. Chapter 2: The Golden Stool by Sarah On page 17, the author has Kofi say, My heart pounded like the water drums beating outside of the arena. What kind of figurative language is this? What does it mean? Describe the meaning of the goldweight. Give an example of imagery used to describe the ceremony for: sight, sound and smell. How does each family member feel about Kofi? Provide evidence from the text. Chapter 3: Betrayal by Gabriella In the beginning of the chapter Kofi is confused about his feelings toward Oppong. Explain. Was Kwame supposed to die? Why didn t Oppong look back at Kofi as he took the purse full of money? Chapter 4: Captured by Jordyn How did Kofi know he wasn t in a real village? Give proof from the chapter. Describe Apo using 2 character traits. Give proof from the chapter to support your answer. What caused Atta to think Kofi and Kwesi were royal? Give proof from the chapter. Rate from 1-10 (with 1 being worst), Atta s decision to leave Kwesi with Apo. Explain. Describe how you think Kwesi felt watching Kofi walk away.
Chapter 5: Kofi s Song by Britney Why was Kwaku angry with Kofi? Give proof from the story. How did Ajoa feel about Kofi? Give proof from the story. Using pages 38-42 what phrases help you visualize Ata s compound? When Ajoa tells Kofi that Atta cannot right away, he says his heart sank. What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean? Chapter 6: The Search by Carly Why did Kwaku steal Kofi s flute? Give evidence from the chapter to support your answer. How did Kofi describe the women on their way to the market? Why is the goldweight so important to Kofi? Chapter 7: Escape by Josh What did Kofi discover about Oppong? Compare Kofi and Ama. Rate from 1-10 (with 1 being worst), Ama s decision to leave with Kofi. Explain. What literary device does the author use at the end of the chapter? Predict what you think will happen next. Chapter 8: The Coast by Mackenzie Why does Ama struggle with her veil? Explain Kofi s regrets on page 69. Find the simile at the top of page 69. What two things are being compared? What does it mean? What can you say about Kofi s character? Give 1 trait and proof from the chapter for support. List 3 things Kofi saw or did for the first time in his life at the beach? How do you think Kofi felt when he saw Oppong in the other boat? Chapter 9: The Slaver by Ms. Rocco Why did the crewman grab the flute from Kofi? What does Kofi mean by: giant, white wings? water house? Why is the Captain angry at the crew for allowing children to jump into the sea?
Chapter 10: Friends by Ms. Rocco Why do you think Kofi didn t steal the knife or cutlass when he had the chance? Why are the sick slaves kept above on the deck? Find and explain 1 simile on page 89. How much time has passed since Kofi s capture? Hint: It is one moon cycle. Chapter 11: Bought and Sold by Jonathan Where do you think Kofi is on page 94? On page 100, why do Joseph and Timothy keep saying brother? Do you think Kofi will try to run away from the man and woman? Chapter 12: A Strange New World by Aniha What are Kofi s regrets on page 102? Do you think the girl mentioned is the couple s daughter? Why or Why not. Why does Kofi want to learn the names of the objects in the house? Why does Kofi keep wondering about the man s clan (pages 105, 110 & 111)? Find the simile on page 113. What two things are being compared? What does it mean? Chapter 13: A New Home by Hannah Give an example of why Kofi feels America is a cold, hateful place. Why does Mistress Browne make Kofi learn English? Why did Kofi pretend not to understand Margaret when she asked him to set the table? Chapter 14: The Long House by Ava Why is Kofi seated at the back of the Church? List 3 ways this day of the week is different from the others. Why is Kofi so fascinated by old lady who enters the church on page 122? How does Kofi describe the man (preacher) on page 123? What does Kofi realize about Oppong at the end of the chapter? Chapter 15: Secret Lessons by Zoey Why does Kofi pray for the tree before they cut it? Why does Kofi say the World dies when Winter arrives? On page 133 Kofi says that Mistress Browne is his friend. Do you think she is? Explain.
Why do you think Mistress Browne continues to teach Kofi? Chapter 16: Plans by Michael What does the saying, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away mean? Why does Kofi tell Mistress Browne on page 138 that he doesn t want to read anymore? What does Kofi realize about Mistress Browne at the top of page 139? On page 140 the boys are discussing running away. How is Tim s situation different from Kofi s and Joseph s? Would you run away? Explain. Chapter 17: Decisions by Gabby List 2 ways Tim make extra money? Describe Joseph using a character trait. Use evidence from this chapter for support. At the bottom of page 151 Kofi is trying to make a decision. Give one Pro and one Con for his running away. What does the simile on page 152, it felt as if a million ants were stinging me mean? What do you think made Joseph change his mind about running away? Chapter 18: Runaways by Eva Sequence the Escape in 5 major events. Why do you think Aunt Jewel helped the boys escape? What literary device does the author use to end the chapter? Chapter 19: The Captain by Sutton Why is the crowd mad at Master Browne? Predict what would happen if Browne didn t find the boys. Explain the simile, We all remained still as statues. What did Captain Cuffe mean when he said, I am the product of two despised races in this land? What is Captain Cuffe s dream? Chapter 20: The Hearing by Nishant What would have happened if Mistress Browne had told the truth? Why did Mistress Browne lie? Explain why Tim wasn t granted freedom.
Give 1 character trait that explains Tim s behavior in court. Give support for you answer. Chapter 21: A Face from the Past by Evan Give 1 character trait for Captain Cuffe. Give support for you answer Why has Kofi s thoughts about Oppong changed? Explain how Ama ended up with the Cuffe family. What did Ama say happened to Kwesi? Epilogue: Ms. Rocco Do you think Kofi is happy with his new life? Explain Explain how one theme of the book is the saying on Kofi s goldweight.