2. How does Mr. Hall apologize to Catherine?
(a) He lets her go sledding.
(b) He strokes her hair.
(c) He buys her candy.
(d) He writes a note.

3. What job are the men doing as Chapter 9 begins?
(a) Building a fence.
(b) Raising a barn.
(c) Planting corn.
(d) Collecting tree sap.

4. What does Mr. Holt attempt to teach the children in addition to the fundamental subjects?
(a) Culinary arts.
(b) Sex education.
(c) Art history.
(d) Moral education.

5. What is the name of Catherine's infant brother who died?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Nathaniel.
(d) John.

6. On what day do Catherine and Matty play a trick on their father?
(a) April Fool's Day.
(b) Easter Day.
(c) The last day of school.
(d) Christmas Day.

7. What does Mrs. Shipman send to Mrs. Nelson?
(a) Bandages.
(b) Food.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Milk.

8. Why does Aunt Lucy visit Mr. Hall?
(a) To offer to home school the girls.
(b) To borrow some tea.
(c) To bring him a pie.
(d) To get a leather strap repaired.

9. How does Mr. Holt communicate his request to retain his position?
(a) In a letter.
(b) In a speech.
(c) In a telegram.
(d) In public notices.

10. Why are Catherine and Cassie out of school?
(a) A holiday.
(b) A parent teacher conference day.
(c) A weekend.
(d) A snowstorm.

11. What accident does Mrs. Nelson have with the cow?
(a) It knocks her into the water trough.
(b) It stomps on her foot.
(c) It jerks and sends a horn through her cheek.
(d) It kicks her in the shins.

12. Who takes care of Matty when she falls ill?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Sophy.
(c) Asa.
(d) Catherine.

13. What new items do the Hall girls need when spring comes?
(a) Dresses.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Aprons.
(d) Hats.

14. What does Catherine see Mr. Holt doing with a group of boys one day?
(a) Reading from The Liberator newspaper.
(b) Playing baseball.
(c) Practicing penmanship.
(d) Rehearsing a play.

15. Mr. Hall and Uncle Jack disagree about what topic?
(a) Farming.
(b) Child rearing.
(c) Runaway slaves.
(d) Politics.