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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 letter.
(b) A ship's log.
(c) A third person narrative.
(d) A speech.

2. How many people make up the crew of the Duke of York?
(a) 18.
(b) 28.
(c) 30.
(d) 33.

3. What happens during the tornado?
(a) The captain of the Devon dies.
(b) The captain of the Fortune dies.
(c) The captain of the Mercury dies.
(d) The captain of the Halifax dies.

4. How many children does Martha have?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. Who is the main character of the story "West"?
(a) Martha Randolph.
(b) Eliza Mae.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Chester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of plantation does Edward own?

2. What does Hamilton do as a result of the events of the tornado?

3. How many years has Nash been in Liberia?

4. What agreement does the skipper of the ship make when he goes down the dangerous part of the coast?

5. What is the African Fever?

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