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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 is Mr. Davey punished?
(a) He is thrown off the boat.
(b) He is whipped.
(c) He is put in chains.
(d) He is killed.

2. When does the Duke of York reach the Canary Islands?
(a) August 29th.
(b) September 1st.
(c) September 29th.
(d) May 1st.

3. Who does Joyce marry?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Greer.
(c) Len.
(d) Terry.

4. What happens in April and May, 1937 in "Somewhere in England"?
(a) Joyce marries.
(b) Joyce dies.
(c) Joyce has an abortion.
(d) Joyce has a baby.

5. Why is the Duke of York headed to its destination?
(a) To drop off goods like tobacco and cotton.
(b) To pick up goods like tobacco and cotton.
(c) To drop off slaves.
(d) To pick up and transport slaves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the "cargo" being transported?

3. Where is Captain Hamilton shipping off to when his trading is done on the coast?

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

5. What does Len announce when he comes home in December, 1943?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened during the tornado in "Crossing the River"?

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

3. Describe James Hamilton.

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

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

6. Why is Len sent to prison?

7. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

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

9. Describe Captain Jackson.

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

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