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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. How old is Hamilton?
2. How does Joyce's mother treat Joyce?
3. What did the captain of the Fortune die of?
4. Who is caught stealing brandy?
5. How old is Joyce?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hamilton think of Ellis's ideas on his father's death?
2. What is the state of the supply of slaves when Hamilton is on the coast?
3. What happens to Joyce's mother?
4. On what condition does the Army allow Travis to marry Joyce?
5. How does Captain Hamilton reconcile his Christian beliefs with his professional dealings in slavery?
6. Who is Herbert?
7. Why doesn't Joyce's mother want her to marry?
8. What happens to Joyce and Travis's relationship?
9. Describe Joyce's marriage to Len.
10. How is "Crossing the River" written (in what format)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"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 2
"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.
Essay Topic 3
In "The Pagan Coast," the American Colonization Society and most white men still consider themselves superior to Africans, whether they are educated or not. In "Somewhere in England," race issues are evident through the villagers' critiques. Compare the race relations in "The Pagan Coast," which takes place in the 1800s, and "Somewhere in England," which takes place in the World War II era. How are they similar and how are they different? Make sure you provide examples from the text to support your answer.
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