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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. What time does Tom return home from sea?
(a) 4:00 AM.
(b) 6:00 PM.
(c) 8:00 AM.
(d) 12 Noon.

2. Why did Tom not bring presents for the twelve children?
(a) He didn't know they were now living in his house.
(b) He didn't have the money to buy so many gifts.
(c) He didn't have time to buy anything.
(d) He left them on the ship.

3. What is Dencey's formal name?
(a) Deirdre.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Dionis.
(d) Diana.

4. Who is Tom's father?
(a) William.
(b) Isaiah.
(c) Elias.
(d) James.

5. Why is Dencey thrilled with the new house?
(a) It has a widow's walk.
(b) It has pictures of flowers hanging on the walls.
(c) It has indoor plumbing.
(d) She has her own room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the youngest of Stephen's children?

2. Who takes care of Martha when she, too, falls ill?

3. Why can Dencey not go on to school one morning?

4. What did the people of Nantucket rely on to make their living?

5. Why does Lydia begin to avoid Tom?

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