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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 Sandra in 1940?
2. When does Joyce marry for the first time?
3. What does Joyce think of government warnings?
4. What happens in April and May, 1937 in "Somewhere in England"?
5. Who is the master of the Duke of York?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why doesn't Len get called up for the war?
2. What is the state of the supply of slaves when Hamilton is on the coast?
3. What happened to James Hamilton's father?
4. What happened during the tornado in "Crossing the River"?
5. Why doesn't Joyce's mother want her to marry?
6. What happens to Joyce and Travis's relationship?
7. Describe Travis.
8. What happens to Sandra and why?
9. How does Captain Hamilton reconcile his Christian beliefs with his professional dealings in slavery?
10. Why is Len sent to prison?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
"West" focuses mainly on the story of Martha Randolph, but there are some other characters worth focusing on, such as Chester and other minor characters. 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.
Essay Topic 3
Over a hundred years ago, one of the only options for travel from continent to continent was by ship. In "The Pagan Coast," Edward Williams takes a voyage from the American South to Africa to find Nash Williams, and, in "Crossing the River," Captain James Hamilton's main occupation is journeying back and forth by ship to acquire slave "cargo." 1). Describe the hardships of such a journey from each point of view: the slaves, the crew, the Captain. 2). Describe what they observe along the journey and on their stops. 3). How are the slaves' deaths viewed in contrast to white men's deaths? Make sure you answer each part of the question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
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