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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mr. Davey punished?
(a) For stealing goods.
(b) For killing someone.
(c) For treating the crew harshly.
(d) For stealing brandy.

2. Who is the man that knew Captain Hamilton's father and had done business with him?
(a) Mr. Ellis.
(b) John Pierce.
(c) Mr. Davey.
(d) Matthew Arthur.

3. What is the stateroom of the ship set up for?
(a) To use as a stateroom.
(b) To use as a meeting room.
(c) To use as a resting area.
(d) To use as a shop.

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

5. Why does Joyce go to that place during Christmas, 1937?
(a) To find her estranged boyfriend.
(b) To marry.
(c) To find a job.
(d) To start a new life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joyce go in Christmas, 1937?

2. How is Mr. Davey punished?

3. Who is the master of the Duke of York?

4. When does Joyce see her son after the war?

5. How old is Hamilton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the state of the supply of slaves when Hamilton is on the coast?

2. Who is Herbert?

3. Describe Mr. Ellis.

4. How does Captain Hamilton reconcile his Christian beliefs with his professional dealings in slavery?

5. Why doesn't Len get called up for the war?

6. What happens to Joyce's mother?

7. How is "Crossing the River" written (in what format)?

8. On what condition does the Army allow Travis to marry Joyce?

9. Describe Joyce's life in 1963.

10. Describe Joyce's mother.

(see the answer keys)

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