2. How does Will get rid of the insects in his field?
(a) By planting foul-smelling flowers.
(b) By releasing birds in the field.
(c) By spraying chemicals.
(d) By burning it.

3. What does Abbie name the child she gives birth to in Chapter 15?
(a) James.
(b) Basil.
(c) John.
(d) Edward.

4. What does a letter received by the Deals in Chapter 15 tell them?
(a) That Grandpa Deal died.
(b) That Ed Matthews would like to visit Abbie.
(c) That their land is being repossessed.
(d) That Abbie's mother died.

5. Where does the Mackenzie family come from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Wales.
(c) England.
(d) Scotland.

6. What conflict begins in Chapter 5?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

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

8. 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.

9. How many children does Maggie have?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

10. What do Will and Abbie work together to make on their land?
(a) A well.
(b) A silo.
(c) A barn.
(d) A paddock.

11. What does Abbie tell Will after their first child is born?
(a) That she wants to go to art classes.
(b) That she doesn't want any more children.
(c) That they need their own house.
(d) That they should move to another state.

12. What does Will insist on naming his son, who is born in 1872?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Edward.
(d) Basil.

13. Who does Abbie marry in Chapter 7?
(a) Ed.
(b) John.
(c) Paul.
(d) Will.

14. What item does Abbie suggest selling in order to make money?
(a) Her clock.
(b) Her mother's pearls.
(c) Homemade jam.
(d) Some of their land.

15. In Chapter 1, where does Abbie lie while listening to her sister tell stories?
(a) In a train.
(b) In a hammock.
(c) In a covered wagon.
(d) In a field.