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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. Why is California such an appealing place to Martha? Choose the best answer.
(a) She hopes to find her husband there.
(b) She wants to start fresh with new opportunities.
(c) She thinks she will find her daughter there.
(d) She wants to see her friend.

2. What illness is Edward struck with on his journey to Africa?
(a) A cold.
(b) The African Fever.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) Gout.

3. Where does Martha flee to when she escapes?
(a) Leavenworth.
(b) Canada.
(c) California.
(d) Dodge City, Kansas.

4. Who does Hamilton write to while he is on the ship?
(a) His mother.
(b) His new wife.
(c) Mr. Ellis.
(d) His father.

5. When does Hamilton write the first letter to his wife during his journey?
(a) January, 1752.
(b) January, 1753.
(c) February, 1753.
(d) December, 1752.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do a lot of slaves and crew members succumb to?

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

3. Who does Edward entrust to give Nash some money?

4. How many children does Martha have?

5. What does the mysterious woman worry about at the end of "West"? Choose the best answer.

(see the answer key)

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