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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. Where are Will and Johnny Draper during the Shawnee Indians' attack?
(a) Traveling to another town.
(b) Exploring the river.
(c) Hiding.
(d) Working in the fields a mile away.

2. Who does Mary give her seat on the horse to?
(a) Georgie.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Bettie.
(d) Chief Wildcat.

3. Who is willing to take Will's ransom to the Shawnees?
(a) Snake Stick.
(b) Johnny Draper.
(c) Gander Jack.
(d) LaPlante.

4. What does Mary eat her first night away from camp?
(a) Nuts.
(b) Berries.
(c) Bread.
(d) Soup.

5. Who runs to Mary's house when the Indians attack Draper's Meadow?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Bettie.
(d) Will.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary faint during the slave auction?

2. What nationality is Ghetel?

3. What is Will Ingles' relationship to Matthew and John?

4. What does the Chief tell his tribe about Mary?

5. What does Mary eat for breakfast the first morning away from the Indians?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mary's and Ghetel's first day away from the Indians.

2. Why is the horse an important tool for Mary and Ghetel?

3. Why does Mary want Ghetel go along to Draper's Meadow?

4. Why does it upset Mary that the Indians are given a hero's welcome when they return?

5. How do Mary's beliefs about Indians keep her safe throughout her experience living in Indian territory?

6. Why does Bettie become angry with Mary during the trip to the Indians' village?

7. How are Mary's preconceived notions about the Indians challenged by her actual experiences with them?

8. Gander Jack leads Will and Johnny Draper into the heart of Cherokee Indian country. Describe why Will had the "gollywobbles."

9. Why does Mary think the little group of captives should keep as much dignity as possible?

10. Why are Eleanor Draper and Casper Barrier killed by the Shawnee Indians?

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