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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Martha's daughter presumably sold to?
(a) She was sold to the same place as her father.
(b) She was sold to a slave trader.
(c) She was sold to the same place as Martha.
(d) She was not sold; she was freed.

2. What does the mysterious woman worry about at the end of "West"? Choose the best answer.
(a) She worries about not having learned Martha's name before she died.
(b) She worries about Martha's health.
(c) She worries about what people will say about her for taking care of Martha.
(d) She worries about what to do with Martha.

3. How does Martha endure the journey to California?
(a) She endures it joyfully.
(b) She endures it strongly.
(c) She gradually becomes weak and sick.
(d) She endures it well to the end of the journey.

4. 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 selling Martha.
(c) They intend to finance their travel by borrowing money.
(d) They intend to finance their travel by saving up the money through their farm.

5. Who does Edward contact in Africa?
(a) Charles.
(b) Mr. Grey.
(c) Madison.
(d) Nash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is first introduced in "The Pagan Coast"?

2. What is the name of Edward's wife?

3. What does the letter that Edward Williams receives say?

4. Why is California such an appealing place to Martha? Choose the best answer.

5. Where are the Hoffmans going?

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