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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. Where does Martha flee to when she escapes?
(a) Canada.
(b) California.
(c) Dodge City, Kansas.
(d) Leavenworth.

2. What kind of plantation does Edward own?
(a) Indigo.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Cotton.

3. What ship does the skipper make the agreement with?
(a) The Halifax.
(b) The Fortune.
(c) The Mercury.
(d) The Devon.

4. How did Martha's boyfriend acquire his home?
(a) He bought it.
(b) He inherited it.
(c) He does not own it.
(d) He won it in a poker game.

5. How is the brandy thief punished?
(a) He is chained.
(b) He is stoned.
(c) He is given 12 lashes.
(d) He is thrown off the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is California such an appealing place to many Americans during this time period?

2. How does Hamilton spend his three months on the coast?

3. How did Hamilton acquire his ship?

4. What is the name of Martha's friend?

5. What form is "Crossing the River" written in?

(see the answer key)

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