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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What falls from one of the wagons in Chapter 2?
(a) Abbie's sister.
(b) A bundle of blankets.
(c) A pair of chairs.
(d) Bags of flour.

2. What happens to the Deals' sixth crop?
(a) It is ruined by a blight.
(b) It is swept away by floods.
(c) It dies during a drought.
(d) It is eaten by grasshoppers.

3. What county does the eldest Mackenzie daughter live in?
(a) Blackhawk County.
(b) Van Buren County.
(c) Mahaska County.
(d) Cedar County.

4. What ruins Abbie's happiness in her new home in Chapter 10?
(a) The onset of winter.
(b) Will's drinking problem.
(c) An infestation of insects.
(d) The neighbors moving in.

5. Which of the following is NOT listed as something the government began providing to struggling families?
(a) Rice.
(b) Army clothing.
(c) Flour.
(d) Beans.

6. What promise does Abbie make her mother in Chapter 7?
(a) That someday Abbie's daughter will use Maggie's gift.
(b) That Abbie will be happy in her marriage.
(c) That Abbie will be a famous artist.
(d) That Abbie will stay in Iowa even after she's married.

7. What does Abbie think about Grandma Deal?
(a) That Grandma Deal is irresponsible.
(b) That Grandma Deal is funny.
(c) That Grandma Deal is negative.
(d) That Grandma Deal is intelligent.

8. What does Ed Matthews promise Abbie when he hears her singing?
(a) That he'll take her to New York.
(b) That he'll take her to Chicago.
(c) That he'll take her to London.
(d) That he'll take her to Paris.

9. What does Will use the 1872 crop for?
(a) To re-enforce the house's walls.
(b) For mulch.
(c) To feed the livestock.
(d) To heat the house.

10. How many rooms does the first house Will builds have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

11. Who gives Abbie advice in Chapter 6?
(a) The doctor's wife.
(b) The school master's wife.
(c) The preacher's wife.
(d) The post master's wife.

12. Which of the following is NOT a person that Abbie believes she will someday be?
(a) One who will act in films.
(b) One who will sing on stage.
(c) One who will have paintings hung in a museum.
(d) One who will write books.

13. Why does Abbie keep her feelings about Christine hidden?
(a) Because Christine would be embarassed.
(b) Because there are few women around to be friends with.
(c) Because Abbie doesn't want Christine as a friend.
(d) Because Abbie doesn't like people to know what she thinks.

14. What does Abbie name her second child?
(a) Grace.
(b) John.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Frank.

15. What does Abbie become aware of near the camp in Chapter 10?
(a) Indians.
(b) A geyser.
(c) A hiding spot for outlaws.
(d) Bears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of lessons does Abbie take in Blackhawk County?

2. How does Abbie feel about Grandpa Deal?

3. What is Abbie's grandmother's name?

4. What advice is Abbie given in Chapter 6?

5. How does Abbie respond to Ed's offer of marriage?

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