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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Marguerite a little afraid of seeing when they reach the Welles' farm?
(a) Hannah Welles.
(b) Timothy Welles.
(c) Nathan Welles.
(d) Abby Welles.

2. What cargo does the Fortunate Star carry?
(a) Coffee and beans for the people of Boston.
(b) Dried goods for the Royal Navy.
(c) Lumber to the Royal Navy.
(d) Cloth and tea for sale in Boston.

3. 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 wants to return to Le Harve.
(d) She no longer remembers her grandmother's face.

4. In part 3, what gift did Ethan bring his father that causes joy for Marguerite?
(a) Maple syrup.
(b) New strings for his violin.
(c) A record player.
(d) A new violin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In part 3, where does Marguerite put the children to sleep while the men investigate the fire on Sargent's Point?

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

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

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

5. What are the guests at the Jordans' corn shelling expected to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What condition is the dog in when he makes his way back to house after the Indian attack the night of the corn shelling?

2. What quilt does Aunt Hespa give to Marguerite to complete? For what purpose?

3. Why does Dolly refuse to allow Marguerite to go to Sunday Island to get help? Why does their signal of a white sheet fail to gain notice?

4. How do the Sargents friends and neighbors react when Marguerite dances a French dance?

5. How is Joel Sargent injured in Part 4? How bad is the injury?

6. What type of gathering do the Jordans have shortly after Timothy Welles and Ethan Jordan return from Portsmouth?

7. What do Caleb and Marguerite do after Debby is injured? What is the result?

8. Why does Marguerite think that Ira Sargent has grown sullen? What does she do about it?

9. What supplies have the Sargents run low on? Why?

10. After the Maypole begins to fall apart at the end of Part 4, how does Marguerite finally make the Indians leave Sargent's Point?

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