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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 "Crossing the River".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people make up the crew of the Duke of York?
(a) 33.
(b) 18.
(c) 30.
(d) 28.

2. What does the American Colonization Society recognize as a secondary benefit of their program?
(a) Bringing the word of the Gospel to heathens.
(b) Abolishing slavery.
(c) Getting rid of slaves to relieve social stress in the United States.
(d) Bringing western civilization to Liberia.

3. What happens to Nash's first son and first wife?
(a) They die on the way to Africa.
(b) They survive the African Fever.
(c) They die of the African Fever.
(d) They are murdered by white settlers.

4. When does Edward receive the letter from the American Colonization Society?
(a) 1835.
(b) 1837.
(c) 1841.
(d) 1838.

5. What profession does the new owner of Martha's master's plantation have?
(a) Banker.
(b) Politician.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Skipper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Martha's boyfriend?

2. What kind of occupation does Martha have while in Kansas?

3. How does Hamilton spend his three months on the coast?

4. What does Hamilton do with the three old women slaves that come aboard?

5. What does the American Colonization Society do?

(see the answer key)

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