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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is California such an appealing place to many Americans during this time period?
(a) There are many plantations that offer work.
(b) There are more new opportunities there.
(c) The climate is colder there.
(d) None of the above.

2. What happens to Nash's school?
(a) It burns down.
(b) It thrives, and he adds on another school to accommodate the students.
(c) He stops running it.
(d) He sells it.

3. Where do most slaves who go back to Africa stay?
(a) Sierra Leone.
(b) Freetown.
(c) Liberia.
(d) Monrovia.

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

5. What does the mysterious woman worry about at the end of "West"? Choose the best answer.
(a) She worries about not having learned Martha's name before she died.
(b) She worries about what people will say about her for taking care of Martha.
(c) She worries about what to do with Martha.
(d) She worries about Martha's health.

6. What word best describes this kind of travel in that time period?
(a) Quick.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Arduous.
(d) Easy.

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

8. Who does Martha fall in love with while in Kansas?
(a) Mr. Randolph.
(b) Chester.
(c) Lucas.
(d) Mr. Hoffman.

9. What does Edward think of Nash's request for assistance?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is noble.
(c) It is childish.
(d) It is unnecessary, but he will comply.

10. Which slave does Edward "adopt" first?
(a) Nash.
(b) Madison.
(c) Edward, Jr.
(d) Charles.

11. What does the American Colonization Society recognize as a secondary benefit of their program?
(a) Bringing western civilization to Liberia.
(b) Getting rid of slaves to relieve social stress in the United States.
(c) Bringing the word of the Gospel to heathens.
(d) Abolishing slavery.

12. 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 see her friend.
(c) She wants to start fresh with new opportunities.
(d) She thinks she will find her daughter there.

13. What is the name of Edward's wife?
(a) Joyce Williams.
(b) Amelia Williams.
(c) Lilah Williams.
(d) Elizabeth Williams.

14. Where does Martha start out earlier in life?
(a) Kansas
(b) The American South.
(c) California..
(d) Canada.

15. What is going on in California during this time period?
(a) The California Gold Rush.
(b) Slavery.
(c) A depression.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Martha have?

2. What happens to Martha's boyfriend?

3. Where does the person who finds Martha in the doorway take her?

4. Who does Edward hire to run errands for him?

5. What does Nash request assistance from Edward for?

(see the answer keys)

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