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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. How does Martha pay for her travel to California?
(a) She saves up the money beforehand.
(b) She borrows money from her friend.
(c) She steals the money from someone.
(d) She cooks and does chores for various people on the train.

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

3. Why is the Duke of York headed to its destination?
(a) To drop off slaves.
(b) To pick up and transport slaves.
(c) To drop off goods like tobacco and cotton.
(d) To pick up goods like tobacco and cotton.

4. Who overtakes the ship while Hamilton is ashore?
(a) Another ship's crewmembers.
(b) Captain Hamilton.
(c) The cargo of slaves on it.
(d) The crewmembers on it.

5. Who inherits the plantation of Martha's master/owner when he dies?
(a) Mr. Hoffman.
(b) The master's son.
(c) The master's brother.
(d) Lucas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nash's primary occupation circa 1840?

2. How old is Hamilton?

3. What illness is Edward struck with on his journey to Africa?

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

5. Who is Martha's first husband?

(see the answer key)

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