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

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

2. What event does Lydia host in Chapter 29?
(a) A wedding reception.
(b) A church fundraiser.
(c) A quilting bee.
(d) A veal feast.

3. Why does Sammie shuck corn at lightning speed?
(a) He does everything fast.
(b) He wants to beat his rival.
(c) He wants to show off.
(d) He wants to kiss Dencey.

4. Why do Dencey and Sammie meet in Chapter 14?
(a) To go fishing.
(b) To begin reading lessons.
(c) To weave berry baskets.
(d) To study together.

5. Where does Sammie get a job?
(a) The docks.
(b) The general store.
(c) The church.
(d) The Coffin School.

6. How many coats does Stephen have?
(a) Zero.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

7. Where does Dencey go to explore while the family is away?
(a) The attic.
(b) The creek.
(c) The woods.
(d) The cellar.

8. What devastating news does Sammie tell Dencey?
(a) He is moving to the mainland.
(b) He is going to work on a whaling ship.
(c) Injun Jill has died.
(d) He is going to work for Professor Snubshoe.

9. What does Lydia promise as punishment for Dencey?
(a) She is no longer allowed to spend time with Sammie.
(b) She will wash all the dishes for a week.
(c) A whipping from her grandfather.
(d) She is grounded for another week.

10. What does The Committee on Sufferings ban Lovesta from doing?
(a) Knitting scarves for the children.
(b) Making pies for gifts.
(c) Visiting the sick in town.
(d) Speaking in church.

11. What does Lydia return to Sammie?
(a) The basket of food.
(b) Pilgrim's Progress book.
(c) The stolen coat.
(d) The firewood he chopped.

12. What gift does Sammie give to Dencey?
(a) A Chinese bird cage and two birds.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) A cameo necklace.
(d) A fine writing pen and paper.

13. Dicky Dick tells Sammie that _______________ is not Sammie's mother.
(a) Injun Jill.
(b) Aunt Lovesta.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Sara.

14. How does Lydia feel about Dencey's daily visits with the person?
(a) She is grateful.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is curious.

15. Whom does Sammie come to think is his mother?
(a) Injun Jill.
(b) Lovesta.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Sara.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Dencey's aunts is appalled that Dencey is reading the poster?

2. What does Dencey realize when Injun Jill finds Dencey and Sammie in the middle of a reading lesson?

3. Why does Lydia scold Dencey when Lydia returns home?

4. Where is Lydia able to get Sammie admitted to school?

5. Why do the townspeople now think that Dencey is a good girl?

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