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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 agreement does the skipper of the ship make when he goes down the dangerous part of the coast?
(a) To exchange crew members.
(b) To share the profit.
(c) To share the cargo.
(d) Mutual protection against danger.

2. How many years has Nash been in Liberia?
(a) 7.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

3. What ship is taken over while Hamilton is ashore?
(a) The Fortune.
(b) The Halifax.
(c) The Devon.
(d) The Duke of York.

4. Where does Madison Williams reside?
(a) Freetown.
(b) The interior of Liberia.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) Monrovia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martha pay for her travel to California?

2. Where does Edward board his ship to find Nash?

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

4. Who is the master of the Duke of York?

5. Who is Martha's master/owner when she is with her first husband?

(see the answer key)

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