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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of William.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of Abigail's wedding to Gregory Mason, how long has Oliver worked for William and in what capacity?
(a) 20 years; general servant.
(b) 25 years; handyman/helper/manager.
(c) 35 years; cook/helper.
(d) 30 years; handyman/overseer.

2. What does Abigail see when she looks east and north in the first Book of Abigail?
(a) Mist.
(b) Bare fields.
(c) Snow-covered peaks.
(d) Sharp and clear trees on the ridges.

3. What is a 'painter' as mentioned in the Book of William?
(a) A bobcat.
(b) Someone who paints barns.
(c) A type of slave.
(d) An artist.

4. What did William bring to eat for his trip into the swamp?
(a) Bacon, bread, and pears.
(b) Bacon, cornbread, and apples.
(c) Ham, biscuits, and berries.
(d) Beef jerky, corn muffins, and persimmons.

5. When Abigail is being honest with herself, she find herself wishing that ______________was not alive.
(a) Margaret.
(b) Robert.
(c) John, her husband.
(d) Howland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had William hunted as a boy for a quarter for each skin?

2. What is the river compared to in the first Book of Abigail?

3. How many bedrooms does Annie count in the Howland home?

4. How many people are among the "parade of figures" that Abigail sees in her mind?

5. Who says, "liars' tongues drop off"?

(see the answer key)

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