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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is common knowledge that once William decides on a wife, he will do what?
(a) Move to the big city.
(b) Have a purpose.
(c) Finally study to become a pastor.
(d) Start building a house.

2. Why are Kit and Judith sent out to the meadows?
(a) To pick berries.
(b) Because they are in trouble.
(c) To weed the onion fields.
(d) To shoo away the rabbits.

3. What does Kit consider Mercy to be?
(a) The most somber little girl.
(b) A weakened person.
(c) The family jokester.
(d) Everyone's comfort.

4. What does William think about the new governor of the Colonies appointed by the King?
(a) He despises the governor but thinks another one would be good.
(b) He has no opinion and does not like talking about politics.
(c) He thinks the colonies should accept the governor.
(d) He thinks the colonies should be left alone by England.

5. What opinion does Dr. Bulkeley mention that upsets Matthew?
(a) His support of slavery.
(b) His enjoyment of reading for pleasure.
(c) His compliments about Kit's dress.
(d) His approval of the Royalists.

6. What type of political outlook does Kit's grandfather adhere to?
(a) Republican.
(b) Socialist.
(c) Democrat.
(d) Royalist.

7. Why is Matthew angry about what Kit is wearing to prayer meeting?
(a) He thinks she looks too pretty.
(b) He thinks it will cause others to be jealous.
(c) He finds her clothes scandalous.
(d) He thinks she looks nicer than he does and is bothered.

8. What news from the town selectmen does Mercy have for Kit when she returns home from the Great Meadow?
(a) Kit must throw away all her fine clothes from Barbados.
(b) Kit can help Mercy teach the young children lettering.
(c) Kit is no longer allowed to read for fun.
(d) Kit must be baptized soon.

9. What happens when Kit begins to help with the chores?
(a) She helps greatly and makes everthing easier.
(b) She is not very fast at the chores, but they get done.
(c) She finds them difficult and is not very good at them.
(d) She is bad at a few but excellent at the cooking.

10. What is the name of the woman who has taken Kit under her wing on the Dolphin?
(a) Mrs. Eaton.
(b) Mrs. Washington.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Edwards.

11. Where do Kit's father and mother meet?
(a) In Jamaica.
(b) In England.
(c) In Barbados.
(d) In the Colony.

12. What additional gift does Kit convince Judith to take with the clothes she has already given her?
(a) A satchel.
(b) Some shoes.
(c) A bonnet.
(d) Some stockings.

13. How does Kit feel when the reverend says a prayer for Mercy and her affliction?
(a) She is in agreement.
(b) She is thankful.
(c) She is annoyed.
(d) She is emotional.

14. What day is prayer meeting held?
(a) Monday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

15. What does Mercy tell Kit about their life in Wethersfield?
(a) That life has its ups and downs.
(b) That life is very hard for them.
(c) That life is easy.
(d) She tells Kit not to worry about anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Kit's cousins respond to her many fancy and colorful gowns?

2. What hurtful thing does Judith say about her cousin her first night there?

3. What does William think that his new responsibility will enable him to do?

4. What decision does Mr. Kimberly make about closing the school?

5. What response does William's request of Matthew in Chapter 6 elicit from the three girls?

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