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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 27-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose party does Lydia not attend?
(a) Rev. Westmoreland's.
(b) Cousin William's.
(c) Aunt Rose's.
(d) Captain Jones'.

2. Why is Dencey conflicted about taking Stephen's coat?
(a) It is so old that no one will want it.
(b) Stealing is wrong.
(c) The coat won't fit anyone else.
(d) It could be given to the orphanage.

3. What do Tom and Dencey do on their expeditions?
(a) Make up silly songs.
(b) Gather firewood.
(c) Recite Bible verses.
(d) Discuss various plants and flowers.

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

5. Nantucket is off the coast of which state?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) New York.
(d) North Carolina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dencey go down to the docks?

2. How many words does Sammie learn in his first day of lessons?

3. What is Sammie's last name?

4. What is the name of Tom's ship?

5. When Sammie admits to Dencey that he cannot read, he is being _________________.

(see the answer key)

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