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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12 - Part 3, Anno 1715, Actatis Suae 70, Great Harbor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bethia do as many chores as she does?
(a) The housekeeper died.
(b) The housekeeper is ill.
(c) She likes to stay busy.
(d) Atonement for sins against her mother.

2. What does Samuel want Bethia to discontinue doing?
(a) Seeing Noah.
(b) Defending the natives.
(c) Studying so much.
(d) Working in the kitchen.

3. By tradition, what generally happens to a beached whale?
(a) Two men from the two groups have a friendly wrestling match to win rights to the whale.
(b) It belongs to the Wampanoag.
(c) It is shared among all the occupants of the island.
(d) There has never been a beached whale before.

4. What is Bethia doing when she comes upon a group of Wampanoag dancing?
(a) Gathering herbs.
(b) She is lost in the woods.
(c) Gathering mushrooms.
(d) Searching for firewood.

5. Who does Pastor Mayfield invite along?
(a) Bethia's brother.
(b) Bethia.
(c) No one.
(d) Caleb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment by Noah catches Bethia's attention?

2. What is the name of Bethia's new sister?

3. What happens when a whale strands itself on the beach?

4. What does Bethia's father wonder?

5. Why does Bethia feel responsible for her mother's death?

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