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STUDY QUESTIONS -CROSSING THE RIVER (WEST):
1. Briefly retell the plot of this part of the novel.
2. Characterize Martha as a person.
3. How does the past affect her present?
4. What is the main goal of her life?
5. What does freedom mean to Martha?
6. What role do the memories play in the lives of former slaves?
7. Comment on the narrative perspective and the language used.
8. Discuss the ending of the story.
9. What tone does prevail in the story?
