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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 happens to Nash's school?

2. Why is California such an appealing place to many Americans during this time period?

3. Where does "The Pagan Coast" take place?

4. Who tells Martha about the old master's death?

5. When was Edward Williams born?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Martha's boyfriend, Chester.

2. Where did Nash Williams first settle in Africa, and what did he do there?

3. Describe the plantation that Edward Williams owns.

4. When and where was the last time Martha saw her husband and daughter?

5. What happens to the relationship between Nash and his natural mother?

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

7. Briefly describe the journey that Edward Williams takes to find Nash.

8. Describe Leavenworth.

9. Describe Cleo Hoffman.

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

"Crossing the River" is told solely from the perspective of a white captain taking part in slave trading. Imagine you are Captain Hamilton's wife, living in England and pretty much unaware of the reality of slavery as it does not touch her personally except through her husband's letters. What do you think of his profession from her perspective? What would you say to Hamilton when he complains of the ugliness of slavery and endorses the idea of "commercial detachment"?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

"Somewhere in England" focuses mainly on the story of Joyce, but there are some other characters worth focusing on, such as Len, Travis, and Joyce's mother. Each character represents a perspective and influences the outcome of the plot in some form. What representation was the strongest and most significant in the story? What message did the author intend to give through this story? Make sure you use examples from the book to support your answer.

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