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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 profession does the new owner of Martha's master's plantation have?
(a) Banker.
(b) Politician.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Skipper.

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

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

4. How does Martha try to get to California?
(a) She travels with her friend.
(b) She goes with Chester in a wagon.
(c) She travels by herself.
(d) She finds passage in a wagon of black people.

5. What does Edward find when he reaches Nash's settlement?
(a) A thriving missionary school.
(b) A successful farm with many crops.
(c) Rusting farm equipment in a riverbank.
(d) A successful church run by Nash.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Martha at the end "West"?

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

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

4. What kind of occupation does Martha have while in Kansas?

5. What time period did most of "West" take place in?

(see the answer key)

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