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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens six weeks into the journey to California?
(a) The wagon breaks down.
(b) They arrive in California.
(c) They are gunned down.
(d) The wagon master has to abandon Martha.

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

4. Who is Martha's master/owner when she is with her first husband?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Chester.
(c) Mr. Hoffman.
(d) Mr. Randolph.

5. What is the name of Martha's friend?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Eliza Mae.
(c) Marianne.
(d) Elinor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness is Edward struck with on his journey to Africa?

2. What happens to Martha's friend who she worked with early on?

3. Who was Martha's daughter presumably sold to?

4. What does Nash request assistance from Edward for?

5. What does Edward find when he reaches Nash's settlement?

(see the answer key)

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