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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the author begun her book with the poem Maypole Point?
(a) To preface the story.
(b) To foreshadow the death of Marguerite.
(c) To build tension in the story.
(d) To show off her poetic side.

2. What is a skiff?
(a) A large sailboat.
(b) A laundry tool.
(c) A surf board.
(d) A small boat.

3. What complaint does Dolly make in part 4 as Joel prepares the fields for planting?
(a) That he is not doing a good enough job.
(b) That he is not working hard enough.
(c) That he is working too hard.
(d) That he is trying to do everything too perfectly.

4. What does Joel do while in the throes of a fever in part 4?
(a) Moan in agony.
(b) Scream out orders to Ira and Caleb.
(c) Cry out for Debby.
(d) Firght Indians.

5. How has Ira Sargent created a calendar at the new farm?
(a) By cutting notches into a board.
(b) Cutting notches for each day into a pole beside the front door step.
(c) By cutting notches into the bed post.
(d) By cutting notches into a tree in the front yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the roof of the cave darkened?

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

3. What would Marguerite have learned to do at the convent if she had remained another year?

4. Why does Becky Sargent suggest the dog, Pumpkin, smells Indians?

5. How does Susan claim the Indians eat their clams in part 4?

(see the answer key)

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