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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 is the stateroom of the ship set up for?
(a) To use as a resting area.
(b) To use as a meeting room.
(c) To use as a stateroom.
(d) To use as a shop.

2. Which character is first introduced in "The Pagan Coast"?
(a) Amelia Williams.
(b) Madison Williams.
(c) Edward Williams.
(d) Nash Williams

3. What does Hamilton worry about in regards to buying slaves?
(a) He is worried about what his wife will think.
(b) He is worried about his profit.
(c) He is worried about what do with the profit.
(d) He is worries about selling it later.

4. Why is California such an appealing place to many Americans during this time period?
(a) There are many plantations that offer work.
(b) The climate is colder there.
(c) None of the above.
(d) There are more new opportunities there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who overtakes the ship while Hamilton is ashore?

2. How many conversions to Christianity is Nash responsible for?

3. Why does Martha escape?

4. What does Edward find out about Nash from Madison?

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

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