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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 happens to Martha's boyfriend?
(a) He is killed in a poker dispute.
(b) He is killed in war.
(c) He marries her.
(d) He leaves her.

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

3. How do the Hoffmans intend to finance their travel?
(a) They intend to finance their travel by selling Martha.
(b) They intend to finance their travel by borrowing money.
(c) They intend to finance their travel by saving up the money through their farm.
(d) They intend to finance their travel by paying along the way.

4. When does the Duke of York reach the Canary Islands?
(a) May 1st.
(b) September 29th.
(c) August 29th.
(d) September 1st.

5. What time period does "The Pagan Coast" take place in?
(a) 1900s.
(b) 1600s.
(c) 1700s.
(d) 1800s.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Edward receive the letter from the American Colonization Society?

2. How does Nash Williams feel towards the end of "The Pagan Coast"?

3. What ship does the Duke of York pass when they arrive?

4. Who does Edward entrust to give Nash some money?

5. When does the Duke of York reach Sierra Leone?

(see the answer key)

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