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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of Calico Bush?
(a) Marguerite Ledoux.
(b) Caleb Sargent.
(c) Dolly Sargent.
(d) Aunt Hespa.

2. Who responds to Marguerite with friendliness at the Raising that brings Marguerite pleasure?
(a) Caleb Sargent.
(b) Abby Welles.
(c) Ira Sargent.
(d) Dolly Sargent.

3. Why is the roof of the cave darkened?
(a) There have been many fires inside the cave.
(b) The Indians have drawn on it.
(c) The bears have rubbed against it, staining it with the oils from their coats.
(d) The damp has caused a growth of mold.

4. What is the first word the Indian in the woods speaks to Marguerite?
(a) Help.
(b) Love.
(c) Noel.
(d) Hello.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the last thing the men do to the house before they finish work at the Raising?

4. Who built the casket for Debby's body?

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

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