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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 is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?
(a) Hair.
(b) Children.
(c) Wool.
(d) Yarn.

2. Who responds to Marguerite with friendliness at the Raising that brings Marguerite pleasure?
(a) Abby Welles.
(b) Caleb Sargent.
(c) Ira Sargent.
(d) Dolly Sargent.

3. In part 2, what does Aunt Hespa tell Marguerite she is waiting for in order to complete the squares for her Delectable Mountain quilt?
(a) Yarn.
(b) Dye.
(c) Good wool.
(d) Special thread.

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

5. What animal do the children find at Falmouth and decide to adopt?
(a) A bird.
(b) A cat.
(c) A tiger cub.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marguerite finds the cave in the woods, what about it frightens her?

2. Who is to sail with the Isabella B when it leaves for Portsmouth?

3. What chore does Caleb allow Marguerite to do that she often finds wearisome, though she refuses to tell Caleb, in Part 2?

4. What item of clothing does Aunt Hespa give to Marguerite at the end of part 2?

5. What special clothing is Debby wearing for the Raising?

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