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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom come home earlier than expected from the whaling trip?
(a) The ship was mangled in a storm.
(b) Most of the men were sick and dying of dysentery.
(c) He decided he needed to be with his family.
(d) They came upon a school of whales and killed their capacity.

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

3. Why does Sammie give the book back to Dencey?
(a) He feels bad about taking it from her.
(b) He only likes picture books.
(c) He is not a Christian.
(d) He cannot read.

4. How long does Tom expect to be gone on this whaling trip?
(a) Six months.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) Two years.
(d) A year.

5. What do the boys on the street call Dencey?
(a) Angel.
(b) Teacher's pet.
(c) Tomboy.
(d) Tattletale.

6. How many children does Lydia's brother, Stephen, have?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

7. The ground of Nantucket is primarily _______________.
(a) Shale.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Granite.
(d) Clay.

8. Who is Caleb Severance?
(a) The owner of the pub.
(b) Tom's crew mate.
(c) A minister.
(d) A school teacher.

9. Who fills Dencey's basket with food before she goes to visit Sammie?
(a) Martha.
(b) Anne.
(c) Sara.
(d) Peggy.

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

11. Tom brought Dency sea shells and a _________________.
(a) Cameo.
(b) Journal.
(c) Bookmark.
(d) Kaleidoscope.

12. Where does Dencey's father work?
(a) Chicago.
(b) London.
(c) Martha's Vineyard.
(d) The West coast.

13. What cruel reality does Dencey realize about Sammie's life?
(a) He is a slow learner.
(b) He has a speech impediment.
(c) He has a club foot.
(d) He has no one to care for him.

14. Why does Tom begin to attend many Quaker meetings?
(a) So that he can see Lydia.
(b) So that he can become a preacher.
(c) So that he can better learn the religion.
(d) So that he can write articles about them.

15. What is the name of Lydia and Tom's baby boy?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Ariel.
(c) James.
(d) Jonathan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Lydia begin to avoid Tom?

3. Who are the Fragmenters?

4. How does Dencey plan to beg for Sammie's forgiveness?

5. Which of the following does Dencey NOT do as an act of forgiveness for Sammie?

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