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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. How does Joyce react to Len's announcement?
(a) She supports whatever he says.
(b) She accepts it resignedly.
(c) She thinks it's unfair and fights it.
(d) She accepts it joyfully.

2. Where does "Somewhere in England" take place?
(a) France.
(b) The English countryside.
(c) Liverpool, England.
(d) Italy.

3. What ship is taken over while Hamilton is ashore?
(a) The Halifax.
(b) The Duke of York.
(c) The Devon.
(d) The Fortune.

4. What happens to Joyce's mother?
(a) She moves to London.
(b) She dies in a bombing.
(c) She survives a bombing.
(d) She dies of a stroke.

5. What ship does the skipper make the agreement with?
(a) The Devon.
(b) The Halifax.
(c) The Fortune.
(d) The Mercury.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality is Joyce's second husband?

3. When a ship is "almost slave," what does this mean?

4. How does Joyce's mother treat Joyce?

5. What does Joyce name her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Ellis.

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

3. Why doesn't Joyce's mother want her to marry?

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

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

6. What measures did Hamilton take to prevent a slave insurrection?

7. Describe Joyce's marriage to Len.

8. What journey does James Hamilton take?

9. Who is Herbert?

10. Describe Joyce's mother.

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