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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In part 3, what gift did Ethan bring his father that causes joy for Marguerite?
(a) New strings for his violin.
(b) Maple syrup.
(c) A new violin.
(d) A record player.

3. What does Dolly say at the beginning of Part 2 she is grateful for?
(a) Good weather for the Raising.
(b) Good neighbors willing to work.
(c) The health of her children.
(d) A good servant in Marguerite.

4. 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.

5. How do the twins explain to Marguerite the crickets make their noises?
(a) Rubbing their antenna together.
(b) Rubbing their hind legs together.
(c) Rubbing their front legs together.
(d) Rubbing their tails together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Marguerite she did the right thing after her encounter with the bear?

2. What is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?

3. What food does Patty expect to be served at the Jordans' corn shelling?

4. What is the point of view of the novel?

5. Where does young Jacob sit while eating his midday meal?

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