Crossing the River Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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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 punishment does Mr. Davey receive for misbehaving again?
(a) He is impressed in a man-of-war.
(b) He is lashed.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is thrown overboard.

2. What is the name of Edward's wife?
(a) Lilah Williams.
(b) Amelia Williams.
(c) Joyce Williams.
(d) Elizabeth Williams.

3. Where was Martha's husband sold?
(a) He was sold to the same plantation as his wife.
(b) He was sold to a place "Downriver."
(c) He was sold to a plantation in Kansas.
(d) He was sold to the same plantation as his daughter.

4. Which slave does Edward "adopt" first?
(a) Madison.
(b) Charles.
(c) Nash.
(d) Edward, Jr.

5. How does Edward feel at the end of "The Pagan Coast"?
(a) He feels jubilant and triumphant.
(b) He feels speechless and dumbstruck.
(c) He feels angry.
(d) He feels content.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Martha's friend who she worked with early on?

2. How does Nash Williams feel towards the end of "The Pagan Coast"?

3. What has become of most of the slaves who have repatriated to Monrovia?

4. What happens during the tornado?

5. When does the Duke of York set out?

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