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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's boyfriend live?
(a) He lives in an a cottage.
(b) He lives in an apartment.
(c) He lives in a store.
(d) He lives on a farm.

2. What does the American Colonization Society do?
(a) It repatriates Christian slaves back to Africa.
(b) It fights for rights for Africans.
(c) It puts citizens in office.
(d) It fights to abolish slavery.

3. What did Captain Hamilton find in the slaves' quarters?
(a) Stolen food.
(b) Stolen clothes.
(c) Stolen brandy.
(d) Weapons.

4. Where is the Duke of York headed?
(a) The Americas.
(b) England.
(c) The coast of Africa.
(d) Canada.

5. What form is "Crossing the River" written in?
(a) A third person narrative.
(b) A speech.
(c) A letter.
(d) A ship's log.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Madison Williams reside?

2. What is Nash's primary occupation circa 1840?

3. Who is caught stealing brandy?

4. How does Martha endure the journey to California?

5. Where was Martha's husband sold?

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