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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 does Joyce name her son?

2. Who is the first crew member to die?

3. How many people make up the crew of the Duke of York?

4. What did the first crew member die of?

5. Who is Tommy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe James Hamilton.

2. Describe Joyce's mother.

3. What happened to James Hamilton's father?

4. What measures did Hamilton take to prevent a slave insurrection?

5. Describe Mr. Ellis.

6. What belief did Hamilton's father hold concerning Christianity and slavery?

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

8. What happened during the tornado in "Crossing the River"?

9. Why doesn't Len get called up for the war?

10. How is "Crossing the River" written (in what format)?

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

"Somewhere in England" takes place in the years leading up to and during World War II. How does World War II affect the people of England in general? How does it affect Joyce specifically? Compare and contrast Joyce's thoughts on the government and war with that of the villagers and her husband, Len. Make sure you use examples to support your answer, and answer each question thoroughly.

Essay Topic 3

"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.

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