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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When was Fiela born?
(a) March 7, 1836.
(b) September 24, 1836.
(c) October 19, 1836.
(d) June 11, 1836.

3. By the fourth day that Lukas is missing, how many men are searching?
(a) 18.
(b) 28.
(c) 24.
(d) 30.

4. By the end of April in Chapter 4, how long have the Komoeties been taking the ostriches to the pasture?
(a) More than 4 weeks.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) About 5 weeks.

5. In Chapter 6, when do the officials say they will bring Benjamin back home?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

6. When were Selling and Fiela married?
(a) January 3, 1859.
(b) September 30, 1859.
(c) June 17, 1859.
(d) March 9, 1859.

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

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

9. In Chapter 8, who does Elias remember came and lifted the sweet potatoes for them?
(a) Malie.
(b) Martiens.
(c) Krisjan.
(d) Dawid.

10. Who watches Nina while Elias and Bart go to the village in Chapter 8?
(a) Sofie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Malie.
(d) Gertie.

11. How many eggs does an ostrich usually lay?
(a) About 14.
(b) At least 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

12. When the wind comes from what direction does the aloe not yield sap?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) Northwest.
(d) Southeast.

13. How old does Fiela say that Benjamin is in Chapter 3?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

14. When does Lukas disappear?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1867.
(d) 1866.

15. How much money does Fiela tell Benjamin she is sending with him in Chapter 6?
(a) 5 shillings.
(b) 6 shillings.
(c) 7 shillings.
(d) 4 shillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Kransie in Chapter 1?

2. How far is the walk to the village for Elias and Barta?

3. How old does Elias think that Nina is in Chapter 5?

4. What month does it rain in Chapter 4?

5. How long after Lukas disappears is a small skeleton found?

(see the answer keys)

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