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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joel Sargent tell his wife the captain of the Isabella B stayed with them for so long?
(a) To give the family shelter on his boat.
(b) To look for a farm of his own.
(c) To ensure payment.
(d) To help build the house.

2. What crops did the Sargents plant upon their arrival that are just coming up in Part 2?
(a) Corn, rice, and radishes.
(b) Corn, turnips, and potatoes.
(c) Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans.
(d) Potatoes, rice, and watermelon.

3. In what language does Marguerite sing her Christmas carols?
(a) English.
(b) Latin.
(c) French.
(d) Greek.

4. Why does Marguerite only use French when she is alone?
(a) She wants to keep it private, only for herself.
(b) She wants to surprise the Sargents by teaching the language to the children.
(c) The Sargents do not approve of her use of the foreign tongue.
(d) The Sargents cannot understand, therefore she is trying to be polite.

5. How many children do the Stanleys have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marguerite is awoken by the storm, what is the first thing she does?

2. What item does Marguerite wish she had at the beginning of part 3 so that she might pray for Ira Sargent and Abby Welles?

3. In part 3, whose cruel comments have caused Marguerite to feel sad and old?

4. What does Dolly say at the beginning of Part 2 she is grateful for?

5. How much older than Marguerite is Caleb?

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