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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is something that Sammie notes about the Coffyn house which he craves?
(a) Mental pursuits.
(b) Prayer rituals.
(c) Woodworking skills.
(d) Nourishing food.

3. 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 they won't finish in time for Sammie to register for school.
(c) They are afraid that Dencey's mother won't approve.
(d) They are afraid that Injun Jill will find them.

4. Who helps Sammie look for Dencey?
(a) Timothy.
(b) Michael.
(c) Wash.
(d) Burns.

5. With whom has Sammie had a fight?
(a) Injun Jill.
(b) Sara.
(c) Billy Samuels.
(d) Rev. Wentworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Dencey and Sammie meet in Chapter 14?

2. What is the work of the person whom Dencey visits daily?

3. Whom does Sammie come to think is his mother?

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

5. Lydia is glad to know that Dencey and Sammie were not meeting in Brown's barn for _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happens when Injun Jill discovers Sammie studying with Dencey again.

2. What does Sammie grow to like about being in the Coffyn house, and what does Sammie realize that he has always craved for his life?

3. What path has Sammie found for his future, and what feelings does Dencey have after he kisses her?

4. What is the state of Dencey and Sammie's relationship in Chapter 28?

5. How does Sammie's behavior change once he passes up the chance to kiss Dencey at the corn husking contest?

6. After Sammie has watched the performance, why does Dencey think that Sammie's soul is in jeopardy, and why does she feel compelled to save him?

7. What does Lovesta tell Dencey about repentance and what does Dencey plan to do regarding Sammie?

8. Why is Lydia unable to get Sammie admitted to the Fragment Society School

9. What does Sammie tell Dencey about a fight he has had with Injun Jill?

10. What is Lovesta's punishment by the Committee for Sufferings for not allowing them to take Lydia's crimson rug from her home?

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