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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 nationality is Joyce's second husband?
(a) Black American.
(b) White American.
(c) English.
(d) Italian.

2. What ship does James Hamilton Sail?
(a) The Fortune.
(b) The Devon.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) The Mercury.

3. Why is Mr. Davey punished?
(a) For treating the crew harshly.
(b) For stealing brandy.
(c) For killing someone.
(d) For stealing goods.

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

5. What group does Len join in 1940?
(a) The Army.
(b) The British Army.
(c) The Navy.
(d) Local Defense Volunteers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Joyce's mother?

3. What does the Voice of Africa say about Joyce?

4. What did the captain of the Fortune die of?

5. Where is the Duke of York headed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Len sent to prison?

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

3. Describe Joyce's life in 1963.

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. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

7. On what condition does the Army allow Travis to marry Joyce?

8. Describe Mr. Ellis.

9. Describe James Hamilton.

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

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