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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the point of view of the novel?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) Second person.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person limited.

4. What does Hannah Welles claim is tempting Providence in Part 2?
(a) Moving into the new house after blood was spilled in the doorway.
(b) Living so close to a known Indian burial ground.
(c) Allowing Aunt Hepsa to sew a cut on Jacob's head.
(d) Ignoring the advice of neighbors.

5. In part 2, what bird does Marguerite show a reluctance to eat?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Geese.
(c) Pigeons.
(d) Wildfowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Morses?

2. Who plays the fiddle during Marguerite's visit at Aunt Hespa's?

3. In Aunt Hespa's song, what happens to the young woman's lover?

4. What is still left to be done in the Sargents' house after the Raising is done?

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

(see the answer key)

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