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

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

3. What happens to many slaves that repatriate to Liberia?
(a) They are murdered.
(b) They succumb to African Fever.
(c) None of the above.
(d) They never arrive.

4. Who is the main character of the story "West"?
(a) Eliza Mae.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Martha Randolph.
(d) Chester.

5. What profession does the new owner of Martha's master's plantation have?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Politician.
(c) Banker.
(d) Skipper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is going on in California during this time period?

2. Who is caught stealing brandy?

3. Why does Martha's new owner/master decide to sell her?

4. How does Hamilton spend his three months on the coast?

5. What is Madison Williams's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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