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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caleb criticize Marguerite for doing after she saw the bear?
(a) For allowing the children to follow the dog.
(b) For leaving the butter in the stream.
(c) For scaring it away.
(d) For allowing the dog to attack it.

2. In part 4, what do the twins draw straws to do?
(a) Wear a pair of shoes.
(b) Play with the maypole.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Play with the doll.

3. In part 2, what bird does Marguerite show a reluctance to eat?
(a) Geese.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Pigeons.
(d) Wildfowl.

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

5. What is the name of the girl in Aunt Hespa's song, Calico Bush?
(a) Tina.
(b) Joan.
(c) Denise.
(d) Judy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a reel?

2. At the end of part 3, what is the first word Debby clearly speaks?

3. In part 3, who keeps watch through the night while the men go to check on the fire at Sargent's Point?

4. In Aunt Hespa's song, what is the dress the young woman wanted to make her dress out of?

5. What does Ira Sargent compare to pulling the teeth of a giant?

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