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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the first crew member to die?
2. Where does Joyce go for her first honeymoon?
3. What did the first crew member die of?
4. What happens to Sandra in 1940?
5. How does Joyce's mother treat Joyce?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened to James Hamilton's father?
2. How does Captain Hamilton reconcile his Christian beliefs with his professional dealings in slavery?
3. On what condition does the Army allow Travis to marry Joyce?
4. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?
5. Describe Joyce's mother.
6. Describe Travis.
7. What happened during the tornado in "Crossing the River"?
8. Describe James Hamilton.
9. What happens to Joyce's mother?
10. What happens to Sandra and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Each character in "The Pagan Coast," such as the American Colonization Society and Madison, represents a perspective or theme of the time period. For example, Edward represents the white Christian's perspective of a person who owns slaves, yet pities them, so he tries to bring them up to his level by teaching them white civility. Explore two characters' perspectives or themes that they present in the story. Make sure your answer analyzes them in detail, providing evidence through the use of examples found in the story.
Essay Topic 2
In "Somewhere in England," there are various characters with their own different backgrounds, goals, and ideas. Joyce is first married to an Englishman and then has an interracial relationship. How does Joyce's marriage to Len contrast with her relationship with Travis? How are these relationships different in the eyes of society? Which do they scrutinize more and why? Make sure you answer each question thoroughly, using examples to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Christianity is a theme that runs throughout each story in Crossing the River. Choose two stories to compare in regards to the way Christianity influences characters. How do the characters' beliefs influence the plot? How do they reconcile their actions with their beliefs? Make sure you name which stories you choose, and use examples to support your answer.
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