Crossing the River Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 "Crossing the River".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What agreement does the skipper of the ship make when he goes down the dangerous part of the coast?
(a) To share the profit.
(b) Mutual protection against danger.
(c) To share the cargo.
(d) To exchange crew members.

2. What is the African Fever?
(a) Measles.
(b) Small Pox.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Malaria.

3. How does Nash Williams feel towards the end of "The Pagan Coast"?
(a) He feels triumphant.
(b) He feels content.
(c) He feels bitter and resentful.
(d) He feels joyful.

4. What is the name of Nash's first son?
(a) Nash, Jr.
(b) York.
(c) Edward.
(d) Madison.

5. Where does Nash Williams establish his settlement?
(a) In the Congo.
(b) In Freetown.
(c) In Sierra Leone.
(d) Around St. Paul's river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which slave does Edward "adopt" first?

2. What did the first crew member die of?

3. Where does "The Pagan Coast" take place?

4. What does Hamilton do with the three old women slaves that come aboard?

5. What did Captain Hamilton find in the slaves' quarters?

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