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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 "West".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes Nash's style of writing?
(a) Erudite and intellectual.
(b) Crude.
(c) He doesn't write.
(d) Primitive.

2. What river flows to the sea near Monrovia?
(a) The Liberian river.
(b) The Monrovia river.
(c) The Nile river.
(d) The St. Paul's river.

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

4. What is Nash's primary occupation circa 1840?
(a) Farming.
(b) Doorman.
(c) Trading.
(d) Running a mission school.

5. Why is Edward no longer welcome to the American Colonization Society's clubhouse?
(a) He embarrasses some members.
(b) He has offended them.
(c) His reputation has followed him to Africa.
(d) He does not pay the fees required to join their club.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Martha's family after the new owner takes control of the plantation?

2. Why does Martha's new owner/master decide to sell her?

3. Who tells Martha about the old master's death?

4. What does Edward think of Nash's request for assistance?

5. What is the name of the ship that Edward boards to find Nash?

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