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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Sargents do with the sap once they have drained it from the trees?
(a) Lay it in the sun to dry in sheets.
(b) Boil it.
(c) Drink it.
(d) Store it away.

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

3. Which of the children begins to show the most ill effects from the harsh winter weather?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Caleb.
(c) Debby.
(d) Patty.

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

5. What does Marguerite say over the grave when she first visits Debby's grave?
(a) An English prayer.
(b) An English lullaby.
(c) A French lullaby.
(d) A French prayer.

6. What gift did Ethan Jordan bring to Abby Welles upon his return from Portsmouth?
(a) Perfume.
(b) China cups.
(c) Silk material for a dress.
(d) A bracelet.

7. How does Aunt Hespa get across the channel to help treat Debby's burns?
(a) A horse.
(b) Skis.
(c) A boat.
(d) A sled.

8. 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) Kate Stanley and Dolly.
(c) Dolly and Aunt Hespa.
(d) Abby and Hannah Welles.

9. What does Caleb ask Marguerite to take care of in his absence?
(a) His hunting rifle and ammunition.
(b) His drying squirrel skins and wooden boat.
(c) His dried fish and fishing pole.
(d) His collection of seashells.

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

11. What food remains the staple of the Sargents' diet during the long, harsh winter?
(a) Tomatoes, dried meat, and rice.
(b) Turnips, radishes, and potatoes.
(c) Carrots, corn, and peas.
(d) Turnips, cornmeal, and dried fish.

12. What is a reel?
(a) A type of song.
(b) A type of party game.
(c) A type of dance.
(d) A type of musical instrument.

13. What things does Hannah Welles criticize Ira Sargent for in part 4?
(a) His inability to provide a home and shelter to her daughter.
(b) His dependence on his brother and his lack of a work ethic.
(c) His lack of income and his desire to return to Portsmouth.
(d) His dependence on his brother and settling on land known to have been raided by Indians.

14. What item does Marguerite wish she had at the beginning of part 3 so that she might pray for Ira Sargent and Abby Welles?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A crucifix.
(c) A St. Jude medal.
(d) A rosary.

15. In part 3, who keeps watch through the night while the men go to check on the fire at Sargent's Point?
(a) The Jordan men.
(b) The Sargent men.
(c) The Morse men.
(d) The Stanley men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What favorite memory of her grandmother at Christmas does Marguerite have?

3. What would Marguerite have learned to do at the convent if she had remained another year?

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

5. What does Ira take to the Welles on his first visit after the worst of the winter storms?

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