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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The growth of what plants signal the end of summer for Marguerite?
(a) Milk thistle and blue bonnets.
(b) Goldenrod and red berries.
(c) Goldenrod and blueberries.
(d) Strawberries and beans.

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?
(a) Dolly and Aunt Hespa.
(b) Abby and Hannah Welles.
(c) Kate Stanley and Dolly.
(d) Abby Welles and Aunt Hespa.

3. Whose fresh dress and white knitted stockings makes Marguerite feel self conscious?
(a) Hannah Welles.
(b) Mary Jane Morse.
(c) Eliza Stanley.
(d) Abby Welles.

4. How much older than Marguerite is Caleb?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) A year.
(d) The same age.

5. 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, rice, and watermelon.
(d) Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a trough?

2. What is the last thing the men do to the house before they finish work at the Raising?

3. In part 3, who expresses fear for Pumpkin the dog when the party at the Jordans' notice the smoke on Sargent's Point?

4. Who does the children hope will come find them while they are lost in the woods in part 2?

5. Why is the roof of the cave darkened?

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