1. In Part I: Chapter 1, how does Scranton Roy end up taking care of the child?
(a) He finds the child abandoned in the wilderness.
(b) He is assigned the duty of protecting and caring for the child by his commanding officer.
(c) The child's mother entrusts the child to him before disappearing.
(d) He follows a dog carrying the child on its back and decides to care for them.

2. In Part I: Chapter 2, who is Scranton Roy?
(a) The Greek philosopher.
(b) A war veteran.
(c) An Indian chief.
(d) Augustus' father.

3. In Part I: Chapter 1, how do Miss Peace McKnight and the young girl become friends?
(a) Miss McKnight sees the girl standing at the back of the classroom and feels an instant connection.
(b) The girl starts attending Miss McKnight's class and shows a keen interest in learning.
(c) The young girl offers to help Miss McKnight with her teaching duties.
(d) Miss McKnight notices the girl's intelligence and invites her to join the class.

4. In Part I: Chapter 1, why does Miss Peace McKnight come to the Great Plains?
(a) To join her father in his button-cart business.
(b) To pursue her passion for teaching and obtain a teaching certificate.
(c) To escape her failed family business in Scotland.
(d) To seek new opportunities and start a new life.

5. In Part I: Chapter 3, what does Augustus realize about Zosie and Mary that makes them different from each other?
(a) They have different eye colors, Zosie has a crooked nose, and Mary has a dimple in her chin.
(b) Zosie has crooked teeth, and Mary has a receding hairline.
(c) Zosie has a straight nose, and Mary has dimples in her cheeks.
(d) Zosie has attached earlobes, and Mary has a dimple in her chin.