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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. Whose scalp does Captain Wildcat want?
(a) General Washington.
(b) Will Ingles.
(c) Mary Ingles.
(d) Johnny Draper.

2. What does Mary spear on the third day with the horse?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A frog.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A catfish.

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

4. Who do Mary and Ghetel hide from when they approach the salt springs?
(a) French traders.
(b) Will.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Indians.

5. Who is a "troublesome piece of baggage?"
(a) Ghetel.
(b) Elenor.
(c) Mary.
(d) Will.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mary and the Harmons stop on their way to the fort?

2. What does Mary see in the distance after traversing the last steep cliff?

3. Where is the Harmon family when they hear a human whispering?

4. When does the horse become injured?

5. What is one thing Will is worried about for Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary doubt her ability to get back to Draper's Meadow in Chapter 19?

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

3. What one impulsive act does Ghetel's massive hunger cause her to do?

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

5. Why does Mary ask the Harmons to go search for Ghetel?

6. Why does Will ask Mary for forgiveness?

7. Who does Ghetel believe Adam Harmon to be when he approaches her in the woods?

8. Why does it scare Mary when Ghetel eats the frog's tiny front legs?

9. Why does Mary complain that walking with Ghetel is a huge burden?

10. Describe how Mary relies on the approval of others despite being the leader in control of the journey?

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