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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. Miss Alice chooses the story of what to help the mountain people to see that Jesus cares?
(a) Moses.
(b) Noah.
(c) Lazarus.
(d) Cain and Abel.

2. One thing about the highlanders that Christy confronts but puzzles her is their intense what?
(a) Love.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Animocity.

3. What horrible thing happens to Tom McHone?
(a) He is shot.
(b) He falls off a cliff.
(c) He dies of a fever.
(d) He is stabbed.

4. Christy is troubled because David never tells her what?
(a) He loves her.
(b) She is right.
(c) What he thinks of anything.
(d) She is wrong.

5. Christy is still confused and seeks the advice of whom to help her figure out her philosophy of life?
(a) Ida.
(b) Miss Alice.
(c) David.
(d) Dr. MacNeill.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Opal's house are Bird's-Eye and three other men outside, wanting Tom McHone. Bird's-Eye gives Christy permission to enter the cabin, but cautions her with his what?

2. Had the still been found, Bob Allen would have been the number one target for the what?

3. Just as soon as the doctor leaves, word arrives that Ruby Mae is very ill and someone from where must go?

4. The next day, the school's closing events are held and Creed Allen brings what to the event?

5. Lundy Taylor's stay as a boarder at the Mission House results from his father's what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Fairlight's religious beliefs seemed to differ from, yet compare to, other residents of the Gap.

2. Why is Christy upset with Dr. MacNeill over the whole incident involving the blockaders?

3. What reason does Dr. MacNeill give for helping the blockaders and do you agree with it?

4. Explain how David alerting the US Marshals comes back to haunt him with regard to the incidents of Prince's tail and the church pulpit, in chapters 23 and 34.

5. Explain why David is initially opposed to Ruby Mae's marriage.

6. What is Opal's approach to handling Birds-Eye and his men?

7. Describe the fears of Zady and Fairlight and what they stand for.

8. Summarize Miss Alice's history.

9. Do you agree with Christy accusing Dr. MacNeill of knowing that Tom was shot by Birds-Eye because Tom had decided to change sides because of Dr. MacNeill's visit to the McHones? Why or why not?

10. Explain Christy's inner conflict regarding David and Dr. MacNeill.

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