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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 does Hamilton do with the three old women slaves that come aboard?
(a) He frees them.
(b) He orders them to be disposed of.
(c) He gives them to another ship.
(d) He sells them.

2. What did Captain Hamilton find in the slaves' quarters?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Stolen clothes.
(c) Stolen brandy.
(d) Stolen food.

3. How many slave auctions does Martha go through in "West"?
(a) She goes through five slave auctions.
(b) She goes through one auction.
(c) She goes through no slave auctions.
(d) She goes through three auctions.

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

5. What word best describes this kind of travel in that time period?
(a) Arduous.
(b) Quick.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Edward's wife?

2. Where do most slaves who go back to Africa stay?

3. Who is the main character of the story "West"?

4. What punishment does Mr. Davey receive for misbehaving again?

5. Where does Martha flee to when she escapes?

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