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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bethia welcome herself?
(a) A new puppy.
(b) A young native woman named Anne.
(c) A new cook.
(d) A kitchen scullery boy.

2. Who dies unexpectedly?
(a) The governor.
(b) The married son of the governor.
(c) The wife of the governor.
(d) The youngest, unmarried son of the governor.

3. What surprises everyone when Mayfield's will is read?
(a) He leaves two important books to Bethia.
(b) He has left Caleb out of the will.
(c) He designates Bethia as his principle heir.
(d) He leaves Caleb money for college.

4. Why is Bethia sad?
(a) Caleb stays in Cambridge.
(b) Makepeace is not happy with her marrying Samuel.
(c) She is very ill.
(d) Her father is not here to meet Samuel.

5. What does Samuel do when Bethia walks away from him?
(a) Yells that he withdraws his offer of marriage.
(b) Runs after her and kisses her.
(c) Says she will marry him no matter what.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pain does Bethia believe waits for her?

2. What does Samuel ask Bethia when they are alone?

3. What is triggered by the inlaid box in Bethia's possession?

4. What tradition does Caleb refuse to obey?

5. About what is Makepeace jealous?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bethia do in order to help Caleb when he is dying?

2. What are a couple things Bethia does during her first days at the school?

3. Describe a little about Anne's life.

4. What does Bethia say about the change in attitude towards Caleb and Joel by the other students?

5. What does Mayfield's will say about further schooling for Joel, Caleb and Makepeace and how does that affect Bethia?

6. Why are arrangements made for Joel to return to Cambridge before the others from the island?

7. What does Samuel confess to Bethia?

8. What happens to Joel on his way to the mainland?

9. What is Smauel Corlett like?

10. How has Makepeace arranged to buy Bethia out of her indenture?

(see the answer keys)

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