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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. When does the Duke of York reach Sierra Leone?
(a) September 30th.
(b) October 13th.
(c) November 13th.
(d) October 1st.

2. Who does Joyce become friends with around December, 1939?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Greer.
(c) Martha.
(d) Tommy.

3. What does the Voice of Africa say about Joyce?
(a) Joyce is the voice of Africa.
(b) Joyce failed her people.
(c) Joyce will never be one of her own.
(d) Joyce is one of her own.

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

5. Where is the "cargo" being transported?
(a) England.
(b) The Americas.
(c) Africa.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joyce meet around 1939?

2. Who is Mr. Davey?

3. Where is the Duke of York headed?

4. How is the brandy thief punished?

5. Who is the man that knew Captain Hamilton's father and had done business with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Travis.

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

4. What happens to Joyce's mother?

5. Why do villagers dislike Joyce?

6. Describe Joyce's mother.

7. What does Hamilton think of Ellis's ideas on his father's death?

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

9. What journey does James Hamilton take?

10. Describe James Hamilton.

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