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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the children begins to show the most ill effects from the harsh winter weather?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Patty.
(c) Caleb.
(d) Debby.

2. From what port in France did Marguerite, her uncle, and her grandmother sail from the year before the opening of the novel?
(a) Arles.
(b) Le Havre.
(c) Calais.
(d) Bordeaux.

3. What is the name of the ship the Sargents are sailing on to get to their new farm?
(a) Isadora D.
(b) Isabella B.
(c) TransStar.
(d) TransAtlantic.

4. What crops did the Sargents plant upon their arrival that are just coming up in Part 2?
(a) Corn, turnips, and potatoes.
(b) Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans.
(c) Corn, rice, and radishes.
(d) Potatoes, rice, and watermelon.

5. What does Ira Sargent compare to pulling the teeth of a giant?
(a) Encouraging Hannah Welles to accept his engagement to Abby.
(b) Forcing Marguerite to do a chore.
(c) Making the children obey.
(d) Removing large stumps from the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dolly blame for the baby's burns?

2. In part 3, it is revealed that Ira plans to make his home where?

3. How many children do the Sargents have?

4. What is a trough?

5. What does Marguerite say over the grave when she first visits Debby's grave?

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