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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the reasons Joel Sargent gives for deciding to sell all he owns to buy this new farm?
(a) The ability to grow more food for the family.
(b) The large amount of land as compared to only an acre or two in Marblehead.
(c) The sugar maples on the new land.
(d) The farmhouse.

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

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

4. How does Marguerite catch sight of her reflection for the first time in many months?
(a) She sees her reflection in the water.
(b) She finds a looking glass in the woods.
(c) She finds a mirror among Dolly's belongings.
(d) She sees her reflection in a window.

5. Why does Joel Sargent tell his wife the captain of the Isabella B stayed with them for so long?
(a) To ensure payment.
(b) To look for a farm of his own.
(c) To give the family shelter on his boat.
(d) To help build the house.

6. What do the children eat with their bread that makes Dolly worry about their cleanliness?
(a) Molasses.
(b) Jam.
(c) Honey.
(d) Dried fruit.

7. What does Aunt Hespa bring for Marguerite when she arrives at the Raising?
(a) A doll.
(b) A new dress.
(c) Fresh herbs.
(d) New stockings.

8. What is Marguerite untangling as the novel begins?
(a) Hair.
(b) Children.
(c) Yarn.
(d) Wool.

9. When Marguerite is awoken by the storm, what is the first thing she does?
(a) Reaches for her money.
(b) Reaches for the children.
(c) Reaches for her belongings.
(d) Reaches for her rosary.

10. Who is Champlain?
(a) A French aristocrat.
(b) A French explorer.
(c) A French priest.
(d) A French painter.

11. To where were Marguerite, her uncle, and her grandmother planning to go when they left France?
(a) Marblehead.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) New York.
(d) Canada.

12. What sport does Caleb indulge in that has resulted in great amounts of meat to be dried for winter use?
(a) Clamming.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Trapping.

13. What is the point of view of the novel?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In part 2, what does Aunt Hespa tell Marguerite she is waiting for in order to complete the squares for her Delectable Mountain quilt?

2. What is one of the things that delayed the sailing of the Isabella B prior to the Raising?

3. Who is to sail with the Isabella B when it leaves for Portsmouth?

4. Why does Marguerite only use French when she is alone?

5. What are the mugs made of that Aunt Hespa serves milk in after Marguerite's ordeal in the channel saving the cows?

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