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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mysterious woman intend to do at the end of "West"?
(a) She intends to leave Martha alone.
(b) She intends to give Martha a Christian burial.
(c) She intends to get Martha some help.
(d) She intends to find Martha's family.

2. What Christian missionaries have been trying to steal Nash's converts?
(a) Presbyterians.
(b) Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists.
(c) Methodists.
(d) Catholics.

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

4. How does Nash Williams feel towards the end of "The Pagan Coast"?
(a) He feels content.
(b) He feels bitter and resentful.
(c) He feels joyful.
(d) He feels triumphant.

5. What is the name of Martha's friend?
(a) Marianne.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Eliza Mae.
(d) Elinor.

6. How does Edward feel at the end of "The Pagan Coast"?
(a) He feels speechless and dumbstruck.
(b) He feels content.
(c) He feels angry.
(d) He feels jubilant and triumphant.

7. Where does Nash Williams establish his settlement?
(a) Around St. Paul's river.
(b) In Sierra Leone.
(c) In the Congo.
(d) In Freetown.

8. How does Edward get to Monrovia from Sierra Leone?
(a) By post.
(b) By boat.
(c) He never gets there.
(d) By hiking.

9. What is the African Fever?
(a) Small Pox.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) Measles.
(d) Malaria.

10. Who buys Martha after her master dies?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Mr. Randolph.
(c) Chester.
(d) Mr. Hoffman.

11. Who is the most successful missionary sent to Africa in this story?
(a) Edward.
(b) Charles.
(c) Nash.
(d) Madison.

12. What kind of plantation does Edward own?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Indigo.
(d) Sugar.

13. 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 wants to see her friend.
(d) She thinks she will find her daughter there.

14. What time period did most of "West" take place in?
(a) 1800s.
(b) 1700s.
(c) 1900s.
(d) 1780s.

15. When was Edward Williams born?
(a) 1800.
(b) 1785.
(c) 1780.
(d) 1790.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Edward's wife?

2. Who is Martha's first husband?

3. What does the letter that Edward Williams receives say?

4. What kind of occupation does Martha have while in Kansas?

5. What happens to many slaves that repatriate to Liberia?

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