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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Joyce marry for the first time?
(a) Christmas,1937.
(b) September, 1940.
(c) September, 1939.
(d) Christmas, 1936.

2. What happens to Joyce's second husband?
(a) He dies in Italy.
(b) He dies in England.
(c) He leaves her for another woman.
(d) He dies in America.

3. What job does Joyce hold in June, 1939?
(a) Shop owner.
(b) Pub owner.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Farmer.

4. Who did Joyce meet in London?
(a) Greer.
(b) Travis.
(c) Len.
(d) Herbert.

5. Who is Tommy?
(a) Joyce's friend.
(b) Joyce's son.
(c) Sandra's son.
(d) Len's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Joyce meet this person in London?

2. How is the brandy thief punished?

3. Who is Mr. Davey?

4. Why is the Duke of York headed to its destination?

5. What ship does the skipper make the agreement with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the state of Hamilton's cargo near the end of the log in "Crossing the River"?

2. What happens to Joyce's mother?

3. What happens to Joyce and Travis's relationship?

4. What does Hamilton think of Ellis's ideas on his father's death?

5. How does Captain Hamilton reconcile his Christian beliefs with his professional dealings in slavery?

6. Why is Len sent to prison?

7. Describe Joyce's life in 1963.

8. What happened during the tornado in "Crossing the River"?

9. How is "Crossing the River" written (in what format)?

10. What does Ellis say concerning Hamilton's father's death?

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