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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what do Elias and Barta eat before they go into the village?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Jerky.
(c) Sweet potatoes and ash-bread.
(d) Bread and lard.

2. How many families have built a house on Barnard's Island?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. When do they estimate that Selling was born?
(a) 1820.
(b) 1819.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1825.

4. In Chapter 11, how long does Fiela believe it will take her to walk to Knysna?
(a) 2 1/2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 1/2 days.
(d) 2 days.

5. In Chapter 6, how many spoonfuls of sugar does Fiela stir into Selling's brew?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, by what time are the worst of the mountains behind Benjamin and the men taking him to the magistrate?

2. Who watches Nina while Elias and Bart go to the village in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 6, when do the officials say they will bring Benjamin back home?

4. How much money does Fiela tell Benjamin she is sending with him in Chapter 6?

5. How many eggs does an ostrich usually lay?

(see the answer key)

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