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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marguerite think of her reflection after having not seen herself for many months?
(a) She is unhappy with the shape of her nose.
(b) She likes what she sees.
(c) She thinks she looks like an Indian.
(d) Her reflection seems odd to her becasue it has matured some.

2. What does Aunt Hespa boil in milk to help cure health complaints?
(a) Mullein leaves.
(b) Sheep laurel petals.
(c) Poppies.
(d) Bayberry leaves.

3. What is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?
(a) Yarn.
(b) Children.
(c) Wool.
(d) Hair.

4. What animal does Marguerite think Dolly resembles in her homespun dress and scoop bonnet?
(a) A pig.
(b) A hen.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A cow.

5. What chore does Caleb allow Marguerite to do that she often finds wearisome, though she refuses to tell Caleb, in Part 2?
(a) Drying fish.
(b) Corn grinding.
(c) Scraping animal hides.
(d) Potato digging.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of part 2, what does Aunt Hespa have Seth draw a pattern of Marguerite's feet on?

2. What is it rumored Ethan paid for Abby's gift?

3. What food does Patty expect to be served at the Jordans' corn shelling?

4. What does Marguerite quietly admire about the men working on the house at the Raising?

5. What item of clothing does Aunt Hespa give to Marguerite at the end of part 2?

(see the answer key)

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