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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Coffyn returns after how many years at sea?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) One.

2. Why does Lydia and Tom's family move to a different house?
(a) It is bigger and can accommodate them.
(b) It is a closer walk to the Meeting House.
(c) It is closer to the seaport.
(d) It is right next to the school.

3. Which of the following does Tom NOT bring back from the Orient?
(a) Bottles of Sake.
(b) Porcelain jars.
(c) Yards of silk.
(d) Ivory newel post button.

4. Why is Tom embarrassed during the Quaker meeting?
(a) He sneezes repeatedly.
(b) He sings the wrong notes in the hymns.
(c) He has been staring at a beautiful woman.
(d) He has a coughing attack.

5. Who is Lydia's brother with the twelve children?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Paul.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the ten-year-old girl taken in by Lydia and Tom?

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

3. What is Lydia's state of mind prior to Tom's return home from the sea?

4. Whose party does Lydia not attend?

5. What does Sammie do with the piece of ammonite?

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