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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what do Catherine's thoughts wander in school?
(a) Her mother.
(b) A new boy in school.
(c) The phantom and his journey.
(d) A new dress.

2. Why does Catherine miss school in Chapter 7?
(a) She has a toothache.
(b) She broke her leg.
(c) She has to help with the harvest.
(d) She is ill.

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

4. What issue does Mr. Garrison's newspaper address?
(a) Healthcare.
(b) Religious freedom.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Voting rights.

5. Who visits the Hall family and brings stories in a newspaper?
(a) Uncle Jack.
(b) Reverend Milton.
(c) Mr. Hooper.
(d) Mr. Standish.

6. In what room was Catherine born?
(a) Borning room.
(b) Stable.
(c) Bedroom.
(d) Kitchen.

7. Who wipes away Catherine's tears when she cries about the quilt?
(a) Mr. Hall.
(b) Asa.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Mrs. Shipman.

8. Why do the girls have exceptions regarding learning arithmetic?
(a) Because they are better at other subjects.
(b) Because they are girls.
(c) Because they won't stay in school very long.
(d) Because they can't comprehend it.

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

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

11. What does Catherine see that leads her to her decision on who has taken the item from the storeroom?
(a) A glimpse of the true offender.
(b) Footprints in the snow.
(c) A big shadow.
(d) A reflection in a mirror.

12. From whose home does Mr. Holt move?
(a) The Shroyer home.
(b) The Hall home.
(c) The Shipman home.
(d) The M. home.

13. Asa tells Catherine that he has information about what?
(a) The apparition.
(b) Birthday gifts.
(c) Matty's illness.
(d) Lucy's background.

14. Who do the Shipmans accuse of taking the item from the storeroom?
(a) Mr. Hall.
(b) Asa.
(c) Matty.
(d) Lucy.

15. What are the children doing as Chapter 6 begins?
(a) Walking home from school.
(b) Sledding.
(c) Tapping trees for syrup.
(d) Going on a hayride.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Catherine at the beginning of the story?

2. What does Catherine see Mr. Holt doing with a group of boys one day?

3. Why does Aunt Lucy visit Mr. Hall?

4. Who is Mrs. Shipman's sister?

5. What does Catherine work on while at home?

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