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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the horse die?
(a) Its broken leg becomes infected.
(b) A limb pierces its side on the makeshift bridge.
(c) It is shot by Indians.
(d) It drowns in the river.

2. What is wrong with Mary's and Ghetel's feet at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) They are swollen and discolored.
(b) They are covered with sores.
(c) They are peeling and red.
(d) They are crooked and cramped.

3. How far do Mary and Ghetel travel to find a spot to cross the river?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 5 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 25 miles.

4. Who brings in the slab of calf meat for Mary's broth?
(a) Will.
(b) Junior.
(c) Adam.
(d) Hank.

5. Why doesn't Mary cross over to Ghetel's side of the river?
(a) She is sad.
(b) It's too wide.
(c) She is naked.
(d) She is scared.

6. Why doesn't Mary go on without her when Ghetel goes back for the horse?
(a) Mary is frightened.
(b) Mary doesn't want to travel alone.
(c) Mary is unsure of where to go.
(d) Mary doesn't like Ghetel.

7. Which character needs constant prodding to keep going?
(a) Johnny Draper.
(b) Mary.
(c) Will.
(d) Ghetel.

8. What animal does Mary notice is not afraid of humans?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Birds.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Horses.

9. What does Ghetel make for Mary to help her feet?
(a) A basket.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A poultice.

10. What do Mary and Ghetel eat to supplement their meager findings?
(a) Wood.
(b) Worms and grubs.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Leaves.

11. What is one thing Will is worried about for Mary?
(a) That she will be raped.
(b) That she not be fed.
(c) That she will die.
(d) That she will escape.

12. Where does Ghetel bite Mary?
(a) On the face.
(b) On the arm.
(c) On the shoulder.
(d) On the thigh.

13. What does Ghetel want to go back and do with the horse?
(a) Ride it.
(b) Feed it.
(c) Bury it.
(d) Eat it.

14. What does Mary say is a pretty sound?
(a) Ghetel's bell.
(b) River running.
(c) Birds chirping.
(d) Ghetel's singing.

15. Where is the Harmon family when they hear a human whispering?
(a) In the meadow.
(b) In the corn stalks.
(c) In the cabin.
(d) In the woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Adam Harmon and his sons plan to go when they see Mary?

2. What does Mary beat Ghetel with?

3. Who wraps Mary in something in Chapter 31?

4. What thought keeps Mary traveling even though she's ill?

5. What does Mary do when Adam asks about the others who are kidnapped?

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