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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. What is Hamilton's nationality?
(a) Irish.
(b) American.
(c) African.
(d) English.

2. Who is the first crew member to die?
(a) Matthew Arthur.
(b) John Pierce.
(c) Mr. Ellis.
(d) Mr. Davey.

3. What agreement does the skipper of the ship make when he goes down the dangerous part of the coast?
(a) Mutual protection against danger.
(b) To share the cargo.
(c) To share the profit.
(d) To exchange crew members.

4. When does Joyce marry her second husband?
(a) When he quits the army.
(b) When he is honorably discharged.
(c) When he is dishonorably discharged.
(d) When he is given compassionate leave.

5. Where is the Duke of York headed?
(a) The Americas.
(b) The coast of Africa.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Captain Hamilton find in the slaves' quarters?

2. What does Hamilton worry about in regards to buying slaves?

3. Where does "Somewhere in England" take place?

4. What profession does Joyce have when she is married?

5. Where does Joyce go for her first honeymoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Ellis.

2. What happens to Sandra and why?

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

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

5. What is the state of the supply of slaves when Hamilton is on the coast?

6. What resulted from Joyce's relationship with Herbert, and how did she deal with it?

7. What belief did Hamilton's father hold concerning Christianity and slavery?

8. Who is Herbert?

9. Describe Joyce's marriage to Len.

10. What journey does James Hamilton take?

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