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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what port in France did Marguerite, her uncle, and her grandmother sail from the year before the opening of the novel?
(a) Le Havre.
(b) Bordeaux.
(c) Calais.
(d) Arles.

2. What date does Ira Sargent tell Marguerite it will be the day after she has visited Debby's grave?
(a) December 31.
(b) January 1.
(c) February 27.
(d) March 1.

3. What gift did Ethan Jordan bring to Abby Welles upon his return from Portsmouth?
(a) Silk material for a dress.
(b) Perfume.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) China cups.

4. What animal do the children find at Falmouth and decide to adopt?
(a) A cat.
(b) A tiger cub.
(c) A bird.
(d) A dog.

5. In Aunt Hespa's song, what is the dress the young woman wanted to make her dress out of?
(a) Spun cotton.
(b) Cashmere.
(c) Silk.
(d) Sprigged calico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children begins to show the most ill effects from the harsh winter weather?

2. What does the Indian call the person who helped heal him in Quebec?

3. What animal does Marguerite think Dolly resembles in her homespun dress and scoop bonnet?

4. How much older than Marguerite is Caleb?

5. What job did Marguerite want to attend to at the Raising?

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