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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madison Williams's occupation?

2. What is the name of Nash's first son?

3. Where does Martha go once her boyfriend is gone?

4. Where do most of Nash's students come from?

5. What does Nash request assistance from Edward for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Cleo Hoffman.

2. How is Nash treated by white men in Monrovia, Liberia?

3. What happens to Martha at the end of "West"?

4. Describe the American Colonization Society.

5. Describe the mystery woman.

6. How does Martha come to run a restaurant in Dodge City?

7. What spurs Edward Williams to go to Africa?

8. Describe Leavenworth.

9. In "West," who finds Martha in Denver, and what does this person do for her?

10. What group of people make up most of Martha's business while she is in Kansas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Somewhere in England," there are various characters with their own different backgrounds, goals, and ideas. Joyce is first married to an Englishman and then has an interracial relationship. How does Joyce's marriage to Len contrast with her relationship with Travis? How are these relationships different in the eyes of society? Which do they scrutinize more and why? Make sure you answer each question thoroughly, using examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In "West," Martha endures significant hardships, but she finds hope in different places. Describe three hardships that Martha has endured, and explain how she endured them. Where did Martha find hope? What gave her solace during these different obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Pagan Coast," Nash Williams becomes increasingly disillusioned with Edward Williams, his adopted father/owner who he once idolized. How did Nash's view of Edward deteriorate? Start by describing how Nash viewed Edward towards the beginning of the story, and show how his view gradually deteriorates. Does Edward think any differently by the end of the story? Why or why not? Make sure to provide evidence to support your answer.

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