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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 74-111).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Dowthwaite?
(a) The teacher at the local schoolhouse.
(b) The pastor at the Ellerbeck's church.
(c) The superintendent of the Sunday School.
(d) Kathy's father.

2. While Birkin and the Ellerbecks are visiting her, Emily Clough comments that she likes Kathy's __________.
(a) Shoes.
(b) Hat.
(c) Dress.
(d) Barretts.

3. Where do Birkin and Moon begin looking for the bones of Miss Hebron's ancestor?
(a) At the depression Moon pointed out.
(b) In a far away field.
(c) Under the tent where Moon has been living.
(d) In the graveyard.

4. What is Moon's tent pitched over?
(a) Rock.
(b) Hole.
(c) Garden.
(d) Flat area.

5. When Thomas Birkin enters the church for the first time, he finds that it has what type of floor?
(a) Clay.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Wood.
(d) Stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Moon tells Birkin the story of a man who doesn't cope well after returning from war. What was this man's occupation?

2. What is Birkin hired to do?

3. From what century are the tombstones in the church graveyard?

4. How is the August weather described?

5. Who does Thomas Birkin see staring at him from the station house when he arrives?

(see the answer key)

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