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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. What book does Aunt Hespa tell Marguerite inspired the quilt pattern Delectable Mountain?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Pilgrim's Passage.
(c) Pilgrim's Pride.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

2. What unpleasant side effect does a storm have on the occupants of the Sargent home in part 3?
(a) It causes the animals to flee the area.
(b) It causes the fire to go out.
(c) It causes wind to blow through cracks at the windows.
(d) It causes water to drip on the fire and cause smoke to fill the house.

3. Why does Joel Sargent refuse to ask any of his neighbors for more ammunition?
(a) He doesn't believe they would give it to him either from need or because he refused to listen to advice.
(b) He does not want to impose.
(c) He does not think his neighbors would give him any because they all want to see the Indians get him and the family.
(d) He is too proud to beg for anything.

4. 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) Fixing new handles for the axes and preparing the other tools.
(d) Clearing the land of trees for planting.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What food remains the staple of the Sargents' diet during the long, harsh winter?

4. Which of the children begins to show the most ill effects from the harsh winter weather?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marguerite do when the food runs out and the Indians continue to be a threat to Sargent's Point?

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

3. What does Marguerite learn was the only thing the Sargents routinely do to celebrate Christmas?

4. Who does Abby Welles say a heartfelt goodbye to when the men leave? What does this say about her choice of suitors?

5. Before having a meal during the corn shelling, what do the people of the area pray for?

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

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

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

9. How does Marguerite react to the arrival of the Indians after returning the children safely to the house?

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

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