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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 20-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change does Lydia make to Dencey's room so that Dencey can think about what she has done and why she is being punished?
(a) She removes all the pictures.
(b) She removes Rosie's bed.
(c) She nails the shutters closed.
(d) She removes the lamp.

2. Who takes care of Martha when she, too, falls ill?
(a) Hester.
(b) Sara.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Lydia.

3. At whose home does Sammie live?
(a) Rev. Westmoreland's.
(b) Injun Jill's.
(c) Mr. Everman.
(d) Captain Thwaits.

4. Why does Tom come home earlier than expected from the whaling trip?
(a) The ship was mangled in a storm.
(b) Most of the men were sick and dying of dysentery.
(c) They came upon a school of whales and killed their capacity.
(d) He decided he needed to be with his family.

5. Who has Injun Jill told about Dencey and Sammie's meetings for reading lessons?
(a) Elias.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Injun Jill's quest?

2. Why is Dencey so sad on the day of Nantucket's main event?

3. Which of the people on the ship has died?

4. What makes Dencey so happy about spending time with Tom?

5. Which of the following does Tom NOT bring back from the Orient?

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