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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When at the Howards, what does Mike give Katherine to ease her condition?
(a) A cold compress.
(b) A dog harness.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A hot drink.

2. How many pies does Katherine prepare in Chapter 2?
(a) Nine.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

3. What does the nurse in Peace River Crossing tell Katherine when they meet?
(a) It is an unlucky day to give birth.
(b) The nurse doubts Katherine's baby will be born alive.
(c) The weather is not good for birthing a baby.
(d) The baby will come out easily.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Katherine find out caused many cattle to die?
(a) Starvation.
(b) Flooding.
(c) A hunting spree.
(d) A virus.

5. Why does Katherine insist that Bull MacGregor should go to jail?
(a) He kills an innocent animal.
(b) He steals from the store.
(c) He breaks her property.
(d) He beats a woman.

6. In Chapter 3, what does Mildred tell Katherine she describes well?
(a) How it feels to be in love.
(b) Her childhood.
(c) Her life in Boston.
(d) The route to the nearest post office.

7. What in Canada will be beneficial to Katherine's medical condition?
(a) The climate.
(b) The quiet living.
(c) The society.
(d) The scenery.

8. In Chapter 2, what has Johnny bought for Katherine in town?
(a) A gun.
(b) A purse.
(c) A fur.
(d) A pair of heavy-duty boots.

9. Who tells Katherine that they are experiencing the worst winter is fifty years?
(a) A Scotsman.
(b) An Indian.
(c) A Spaniard.
(d) An Irishman.

10. How many of the local people die in the fire?
(a) Eight.
(b) Thirty-seven.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Fifty-six.

11. What is a Chinook?
(a) A violent storm.
(b) A warm wind.
(c) A cold breeze.
(d) An extremely hot day.

12. What does Mike look at before pulling out Atenou's tooth?
(a) His watch.
(b) An instruction manual.
(c) The floor.
(d) The ceiling.

13. What was Ralph's occupation before coming to Canada?
(a) He was a minister.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a shoe salesman.
(d) He was a bricklayer.

14. What is Mildred's surname?
(a) McGregor.
(b) MacDougall.
(c) McKenna.
(d) MacDonald.

15. How did Katherine sneak her dog into the passenger coach?
(a) She hid it under her blanket.
(b) She hid it under her long dress.
(c) She hid the dog in her lunch basket.
(d) She hid it in her coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Carpentier give Katherine when she is delivering her baby?

2. Who or what joins Katherine as she runs down the footpath in Chapter 11?

3. Where is Mike transferred to in Chapter 12?

4. What does Katherine hear coming from outside the Howards' home in Chapter 6?

5. What activity did the visually impaired woman who stayed with Katherine's family have to give up?

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