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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is one of the ears of corn red?
(a) It is a traditional object of good luck.
(b) It is a sign that the person who finds it will marry soon.
(c) It hides money in its silk.
(d) It is a game. The winner gets out of work for the day.

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

3. How does Marguerite propose she reach Aunt Hespa for help in caring for Debby's burns?
(a) Swim across the channel.
(b) Boat across the channel.
(c) Climb over the channel on an old rope bridge.
(d) Walk across the frozen channel.

4. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1643.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1743.

5. In Aunt Hespa's song, what is the dress the young woman wanted to make her dress out of?
(a) Sprigged calico.
(b) Spun cotton.
(c) Cashmere.
(d) Silk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jerusha?

2. What is one of the reasons Joel Sargent gives for deciding to sell all he owns to buy this new farm?

3. At the end of part 2, what does Aunt Hespa have Seth draw a pattern of Marguerite's feet on?

4. What is the name of the ship the Sargents are sailing on to get to their new farm?

5. What is the first word the Indian in the woods speaks to Marguerite?

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