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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 the lamp.
(b) She nails the shutters closed.
(c) She removes all the pictures.
(d) She removes Rosie's bed.

2. How many words does Sammie learn in his first day of lessons?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

3. What could happen to Lydia if it became public that Dencey was a bad girl?
(a) Lydia and Dencey would have to take lessons from the church elders.
(b) The Committee on Sufferings would publicly flog Lydia.
(c) She would be chastised publicly for being a bad mother.
(d) Dencey would be taken away from her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the wife of the man who died on the ship?

2. Who is Hopestill?

3. What does Dencey hate about herself?

4. Tom brought Dency sea shells and a _________________.

5. Why did Tom not bring presents for the twelve children?

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