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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In part 3, who does Marguerite find preparing for breakfast in the kitchen the morning after the men go to check on smoke at Sargent's Point?
(a) Abby Welles and Aunt Hespa.
(b) Dolly and Aunt Hespa.
(c) Abby and Hannah Welles.
(d) Kate Stanley and Dolly.

2. Who does Dolly blame for the baby's burns?
(a) Ira for putting too many logs on the fire.
(b) Joel for brining them there and herself for not teaching the child to fear fire.
(c) The twins for pushing the child close to the fire.
(d) Marguerite for not watching the child closer.

3. In part 3, where does Marguerite put the children to sleep while the men investigate the fire on Sargent's Point?
(a) Aunt Hespa's room.
(b) The kitchen floor.
(c) The barn.
(d) The loft where Seth and Ethan sleep.

4. What excuse does Marguerite give Dolly when she slips out of the house Christmas Eve?
(a) She wants to look for blueberries.
(b) She wants to look for eggs.
(c) She wants to milk the cow.
(d) She wants to gather pine cones for the fire.

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

6. What change in her private thoughts does Marguerite suddenly notice in part 4?
(a) She no longer thinks in French.
(b) She no longer thinks of Debby.
(c) She no longer remembers her grandmother's face.
(d) She no longer wants to return to Le Harve.

7. What does a voice in the chaos of the Indians fighting over the cloth from the Maypole say to Marguerite that causes her to stop fearing for herself and the children?
(a) Run.
(b) Hello.
(c) Okay.
(d) Noel.

8. In part 3, what advice does Seth Jordan give Joel Sargent when Joel plans on his return to Sargent's Point?
(a) He leave the women on Sunday Island.
(b) He return to Marblehead.
(c) He send the children back to Marblehead.
(d) He not return to the point.

9. What item of clothing does Dolly threaten to make one of and force the other children to stay indoors while one wears it?
(a) Stockings.
(b) A dress.
(c) Cotton underclothing.
(d) Shoes.

10. In part 3, who sings the most often after the corn shelling is done?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Marguerite.
(c) Aunt Hespa.
(d) Ira.

11. What task do the men set to as they wait for the final days of winter to blow away?
(a) Whittling more dishes.
(b) Moving snow from around the house to prepare a garden.
(c) Clearing the land of trees for planting.
(d) Fixing new handles for the axes and preparing the other tools.

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

13. Why is one of the ears of corn red?
(a) It hides money in its silk.
(b) It is a sign that the person who finds it will marry soon.
(c) It is a traditional object of good luck.
(d) It is a game. The winner gets out of work for the day.

14. What favorite memory of her grandmother at Christmas does Marguerite have?
(a) The shopping trips.
(b) The cookies she baked.
(c) The special cakes she baked.
(d) The gifts she often gave.

15. What does Ira take to the Welles on his first visit after the worst of the winter storms?
(a) Maple sugar syrup.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Cornmeal.
(d) Store bought gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Marguerite wish she had at the beginning of part 3 so that she might pray for Ira Sargent and Abby Welles?

2. In what language does Marguerite sing her Christmas carols?

3. In part 3, whose cruel comments have caused Marguerite to feel sad and old?

4. What is a jog?

5. What is the name of the girl in Aunt Hespa's song, Calico Bush?

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