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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In part 3, how does Marguerite spend the long night while the men check the fire at Sargent's Point?
(a) Reciting the rosary despite her lack of beads.
(b) Reading.
(c) Reciting old prayers from the Bible.
(d) Sleeping.

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

3. What does Marguerite point out in the night sky to the children?
(a) Constellations.
(b) A falling star.
(c) The direction to their new home.
(d) The full moon.

4. What does grit mean as used in Part 1 of this novel?
(a) Courage.
(b) Foreigner.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Intelligence.

5. What is a jog?
(a) A type of exercise.
(b) A type of shoes.
(c) A type of dress.
(d) A type of dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cargo does the Fortunate Star carry?

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

3. What are the guests at the Jordans' corn shelling expected to do?

4. Who are the Morses?

5. Who taught Marguerite to dance the pavane?

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