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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 old is Hamilton?
(a) 30.
(b) 24.
(c) 28.
(d) 26.

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

3. What ship does the Duke of York pass when they arrive?
(a) The Mercury.
(b) The Devon.
(c) The Halifax.
(d) The Fortune.

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

5. What does Hamilton worry about in regards to buying slaves?
(a) He is worried about what do with the profit.
(b) He is worries about selling it later.
(c) He is worried about what his wife will think.
(d) He is worried about his profit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies in November 1940?

2. What happens in April and May, 1937 in "Somewhere in England"?

3. What is Joyce's third husband's name?

4. When did Joyce meet this person in London?

5. Who is the first crew member to die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Joyce's marriage to Len.

4. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

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

6. Why doesn't Len get called up for the war?

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

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

9. What journey does James Hamilton take?

10. Describe Captain Jackson.

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