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

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

3. What happens during the tornado?
(a) The captain of the Mercury dies.
(b) The captain of the Devon dies.
(c) The captain of the Halifax dies.
(d) The captain of the Fortune dies.

4. What profession does Joyce have when she is married?
(a) She has no profession.
(b) She is a clerk.
(c) She works in a food warehouse.
(d) She runs a store with her husband.

5. How is Len punished for his illegal activity?
(a) He is whipped.
(b) He is executed.
(c) He pays a fine.
(d) He is sent to prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the master of the Duke of York?

2. What ship does the skipper make the agreement with?

3. When does Joyce marry her second husband?

4. How does Joyce's mother treat Joyce?

5. What illegal activity does Len take part in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to James Hamilton's father?

2. Describe Captain Jackson.

3. What journey does James Hamilton take?

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

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

6. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

7. Describe Mr. Ellis.

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

9. Why is Len sent to prison?

10. Who is Herbert?

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