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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edward think of Nash's request for assistance?
(a) It is noble.
(b) It is necessary.
(c) It is childish.
(d) It is unnecessary, but he will comply.

2. Why does Martha escape?
(a) She wants to go to Virginia.
(b) She wants to go to Canada.
(c) She does not want to endure another slave auction.
(d) She wants to go to Europe.

3. Where does Martha's boyfriend live?
(a) He lives in an apartment.
(b) He lives in a store.
(c) He lives on a farm.
(d) He lives in an a cottage.

4. Why is Edward no longer welcome to the American Colonization Society's clubhouse?
(a) He embarrasses some members.
(b) His reputation has followed him to Africa.
(c) He has offended them.
(d) He does not pay the fees required to join their club.

5. What is Martha's daughter's name?
(a) Marianne.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Eliza Mae.
(d) Martha.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martha pay for her travel to California?

2. Which slave does Edward "adopt" first?

3. Why are things difficult for Nash economically?

4. What happens to Martha's friend who she worked with early on?

5. When does Edward receive the letter from the American Colonization Society?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Edward Williams?

2. Where did Nash Williams first settle in Africa, and what did he do there?

3. How is Nash treated by white men in Monrovia, Liberia?

4. Describe Cleo Hoffman.

5. What illness has killed many slaves?

6. What happens to Martha at the end of "West"?

7. Describe the mystery woman.

8. How did Madison Williams get emancipated?

9. Describe the relation between Madison Williams and Edward Williams.

10. Describe the American Colonization Society.

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