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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 27-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Tom NOT bring back from the Orient?
(a) Ivory newel post button.
(b) Porcelain jars.
(c) Yards of silk.
(d) Bottles of Sake.

2. Why did Tom not bring presents for the twelve children?
(a) He left them on the ship.
(b) He didn't have the money to buy so many gifts.
(c) He didn't know they were now living in his house.
(d) He didn't have time to buy anything.

3. What does The Committee on Sufferings ban Lovesta from doing?
(a) Knitting scarves for the children.
(b) Making pies for gifts.
(c) Speaking in church.
(d) Visiting the sick in town.

4. What does Sammie offer to leave for Dencey?
(a) Books.
(b) Ball and Jacks.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Food.

5. Why does Dencey get mad at the boys on the street?
(a) They tore her dress.
(b) They make fun of her religion.
(c) They taunt Hopestill.
(d) They called her father a coward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change does Lydia make to Dencey's room so that Dencey can think about what she has done and why she is being punished?

2. What does Dencey find during her exploration?

3. What is the main event of Spring on Nantucket?

4. What is the work of the person whom Dencey visits daily?

5. Why is Dencey so sad on the day of Nantucket's main event?

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