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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. Why are Dencey and Sammie worried about the reading lessons?
(a) They are afraid that the church elders will find out what they are doing.
(b) They are afraid that Dencey's mother won't approve.
(c) They are afraid that Injun Jill will find them.
(d) They are afraid that they won't finish in time for Sammie to register for school.

2. Which of the following does Dencey NOT do as an act of forgiveness for Sammie?
(a) She shares a pie.
(b) She gives him a piece of ammonite.
(c) She feeds the dog.
(d) She apologizes publicly in church.

3. Why does Sammie say that Injun Jill looks down on him?
(a) He is a runaway.
(b) He is an orphan.
(c) He is only half Indian.
(d) He is poor.

4. Which of the people on the ship has died?
(a) Rev. Harlan Wilson.
(b) Captain Harley Wittmore.
(c) Captain Henry White.
(d) Mr. James White.

5. What does Sammie offer to leave for Dencey?
(a) Whistle.
(b) Books.
(c) Food.
(d) Ball and Jacks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sammie try to cover up his uneasiness about being with Dencey?

3. Injun Jill says that she knows that Sammie has been spending time with whom?

4. What is the main event of Spring on Nantucket?

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

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