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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 does Ghetel plan to do with the spear she snatches from Mary while they are pulling roots?
(a) Hunt deer.
(b) Hunt rabbits.
(c) Eat Mary.
(d) Spear fish.

2. Why is the Harmon family in a hurry?
(a) They are excited to go on vacation.
(b) They are worried about an Indian attack.
(c) They are sad to be home.
(d) They are happy to be moving.

3. What does Snake Stick threaten to do with the ransom?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Keep it.
(c) Take it to the Shawnee Indians.
(d) Bury it.

4. Where do Mary and Ghetel spend two nights?
(a) In a hole.
(b) In a hollow log.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In a forest.

5. Who crosses the river in a leaky canoe?
(a) Ghetel.
(b) Mary.
(c) Gander Jack.
(d) Snake Stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far do Mary and Ghetel travel to find a spot to cross the river?

2. When does the horse become injured?

3. Who gets the shortest straw when deciding who gets to eat whom?

4. Who brings in the slab of calf meat for Mary's broth?

5. What does Ghetel want to go back and do with the horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mary finds the cabin and the two turnips, she only eats one. Explain why one turnip is enough to make Mary full.

2. Describe Ghetel's state of mind when she threatens to eat Mary in Chapter 23.

3. Why are the first few moments awkward when Will and Mary reunited?

4. Mary's horse is injured when crossing a small stream. What does this accident foreshadow?

5. Why does Mary say her hunger is worse after she eats the second turnip?

6. Describe why Ghetel's threat to eat Mary is one Mary considers is justified?

7. Explain why Mary doesn't care that the cabin she approaches in Chapter 28 may be home to Indians.

8. Why does Mary believe she has prompted God's anger?

9. Why are Mary and Ghetel unable to pinpoint what roots have made them sick?

10. Why does Will ask Mary for forgiveness?

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