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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the captain give for changing the originally intended course of the ship to the new farm?
(a) The ship is too light.
(b) The ship is heavily loaded.
(c) There are too many children on board to risk a slower route.
(d) There are too many storms in the area.

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

3. What do the children eat with their bread that makes Dolly worry about their cleanliness?
(a) Jam.
(b) Dried fruit.
(c) Honey.
(d) Molasses.

4. What does Dolly Sargent use to nurse her baby on the ship?
(a) A wooden cup.
(b) A rubber glove.
(c) A hollowed out gourd filled with milk.
(d) Cleaned pig intestines.

5. What skill was Marguerite taught by the Sisters in a convent in France?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Embroidery.
(d) Knitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Morses?

2. Whose fresh dress and white knitted stockings makes Marguerite feel self conscious?

3. How do the twins explain to Marguerite the crickets make their noises?

4. What is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?

5. Who says the young man in Aunt Hespa's song was wrong to leave his lover?

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