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

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

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

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

5. When does Hamilton write the first letter to his wife during his journey?
(a) December, 1752.
(b) February, 1753.
(c) January, 1752.
(d) January, 1753.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joyce's mother treat Joyce?

2. Who dies in November 1940?

3. Who overtakes the ship while Hamilton is ashore?

4. What do a lot of slaves and crew members succumb to?

5. How many living children does Joyce have by the end of "Somewhere in England"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe James Hamilton.

5. Who is Herbert?

6. What happens to Joyce's mother?

7. What journey does James Hamilton take?

8. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

9. Describe Captain Jackson.

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

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