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

2. What is the name of Nash's first son?
(a) Nash, Jr.
(b) Edward.
(c) Madison.
(d) York.

3. What does Hamilton do as a result of the events of the tornado?
(a) He discharges his first mate to be the new captain of another ship.
(b) He changes course.
(c) He frees some slaves.
(d) He steals the cargo of the other ship.

4. When a ship is "almost slave," what does this mean?
(a) The ship is being taken over by slaves.
(b) The ship is owned by slaves.
(c) The ship is almost ready to leave with a full cargo of slaves.
(d) The ship is crewed by slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes this kind of travel in that time period?

2. What does Hamilton do with the three old women slaves that come aboard?

3. How does Edward feel at the end of "The Pagan Coast"?

4. What profession does the new owner of Martha's master's plantation have?

5. How old is Hamilton?

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