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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 39-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Dencey's meals when she is confined to her room for punishment?
(a) Porridge and water.
(b) Berries and milk.
(c) Bread and milk.
(d) Bread and water.

2. Into whose home does Lydia and Tom's family move?
(a) The former preacher's home.
(b) Captain White's home.
(c) Their newly built home.
(d) Tom's father's home.

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

4. What happens to the baby of the man who died on the ship?
(a) He develops heart trouble.
(b) He dies.
(c) He is kidnapped.
(d) He gets malaria.

5. Injun Jill's erratic behavior is affected by _____________________.
(a) Her joint disease.
(b) Her mental illness.
(c) Her speech impediment.
(d) Her alcoholism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are Dencey and Hopestill in Chapter 41?

2. How many children does Lydia's brother, Stephen, have?

3. What quality does Dencey possess that helps her uphold her promise to teach Sammie to read?

4. What is something that Sammie notes about the Coffyn house which he craves?

5. What is the prize for the winner of the corn husking contest?

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