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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 do a lot of slaves and crew members succumb to?
(a) Measles.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Mumps.
(d) Malaria and dysentery.

2. What kind of temperament does Edward's wife have?
(a) Passive and shy.
(b) Sweet and demure.
(c) Thoughtful and quiet.
(d) Unbalanced and conniving.

3. Where is Martha when she is having her flashbacks?
(a) Denver, Colorado.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Dodge City, Kansas.
(d) California.

4. What does the letter that Edward Williams receives say?
(a) Madison Williams is dead.
(b) Nash Williams is dead.
(c) Amelia Williams is dead.
(d) Contact with Nash Williams is lost.

5. Why does Martha's new owner/master decide to sell her?
(a) The owner's farm failed.
(b) The owner did not like her.
(c) She disobeyed him.
(d) She was not productive enough.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is the Duke of York headed to its destination?

3. Which slave does Edward "adopt" first?

4. What did the first crew member die of?

5. Who does Edward contact in Africa?

(see the answer key)

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