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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 an excuse for festivity as Marguerite guesses in the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Wool gathering.
(b) Corn shelling.
(c) Barn raising.
(d) A roof raising.

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

3. Who tells Marguerite she did the right thing after her encounter with the bear?
(a) Seth Jordan.
(b) Joel and Dolly Sargent.
(c) Aunt Hespa.
(d) Abby Welles.

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

5. What does Marguerite think of her reflection after having not seen herself for many months?
(a) She is unhappy with the shape of her nose.
(b) She likes what she sees.
(c) She thinks she looks like an Indian.
(d) Her reflection seems odd to her becasue it has matured some.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What image does Dolly suggest the neighbors will compare her children to if they are not washed and cleaned?

3. What does Caleb criticize Marguerite for doing after she saw the bear?

4. Where are Aunt Hespa's family from?

5. What sport does Caleb indulge in that has resulted in great amounts of meat to be dried for winter use?

(see the answer key)

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