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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 "West".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens six weeks into the journey to California?
(a) The wagon breaks down.
(b) They arrive in California.
(c) They are gunned down.
(d) The wagon master has to abandon Martha.

2. How do the Hoffmans intend to finance their travel?
(a) They intend to finance their travel by saving up the money through their farm.
(b) They intend to finance their travel by paying along the way.
(c) They intend to finance their travel by borrowing money.
(d) They intend to finance their travel by selling Martha.

3. What time period does "The Pagan Coast" take place in?
(a) 1600s.
(b) 1900s.
(c) 1800s.
(d) 1700s.

4. Who is Martha's first husband?
(a) Chester.
(b) Mr. Hoffman.
(c) Paul.
(d) Lucas.

5. Who was Martha's daughter presumably sold to?
(a) She was sold to the same place as her father.
(b) She was not sold; she was freed.
(c) She was sold to the same place as Martha.
(d) She was sold to a slave trader.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Martha's master/owner when she is with her first husband?

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

4. Where do most slaves who go back to Africa stay?

5. What does the American Colonization Society recognize as a secondary benefit of their program?

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