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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 Dolly say at the beginning of Part 2 she is grateful for?
(a) A good servant in Marguerite.
(b) Good weather for the Raising.
(c) Good neighbors willing to work.
(d) The health of her children.

2. To what does Caleb often compare Marguerite to, suggesting his thoughts as to her trustworthiness?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Scots.
(c) Indians.
(d) Englishmen.

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

4. In part 2, why does Joel Sargent forbid Marguerite from telling the neighbors about the items she found in the cave?
(a) To keep from inspiring revenge killings.
(b) To keep from being forced from their land.
(c) To keep from spreading fear or bringing retribution on themselves.
(d) To keep from scaring the neighbors into leaving the area.

5. What is Passageewakeag?
(a) A French term for homeland.
(b) A French term for cemetery.
(c) An Indian term for holy land.
(d) An Indian term for place of ghosts or spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. The growth of what plants signal the end of summer for Marguerite?

2. In part 3, who does Marguerite find preparing for breakfast in the kitchen the morning after the men go to check on smoke at Sargent's Point?

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

4. In part 3, how does Marguerite spend the long night while the men check the fire at Sargent's Point?

5. What does Marguerite wear on a cord around her neck?

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