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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abby want to learn the embroidery stitches Marguerite learned to do in a convent in France?
(a) To impress her mother.
(b) To decorate some napkins she is making for the home she will share with Ira.
(c) To make a fancy wedding dress.
(d) To decorate the collars of her new dresses.

2. How many children do the Stanleys have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. What food does Patty expect to be served at the Jordans' corn shelling?
(a) Potato salad.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Hasty pudding.
(d) Molasses cakes.

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

5. What does Marguerite think of her reflection after having not seen herself for many months?
(a) Her reflection seems odd to her becasue it has matured some.
(b) She is unhappy with the shape of her nose.
(c) She thinks she looks like an Indian.
(d) She likes what she sees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Marguerite think of when she and the Sargents indulge in the maple sugar?

2. What does Marguerite wear on a cord around her neck?

3. What is the name of the place where Marguerite and her grandmother end up after they run out of money?

4. What is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?

5. What cargo does the Fortunate Star carry?

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