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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Perilee remind Hattie at the grocery store?
(a) To buy feed for Plug and Violet.
(b) To wait to buy perishables until right before they leave.
(c) To buy some warm wool to knit a stocking cap and gloves.
(d) To run a tab with the grocer.

2. How does Hattie's uncle Holt surprise Hattie?
(a) By sending Hattie fiftenn dollars.
(b) By writing that he wants to come visit.
(c) By writing that his wife has died.
(d) By writing that Charlie was back from the war.

3. What does Perilee leave with Hattie before they go on to their own place?
(a) Advice, stew and strudel.
(b) Advice and dried meat.
(c) Advice and some dried vegetables.
(d) A dog.

4. What does Traft Martin ask Hattie?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To keep his younger brother for a while.
(c) To keep his younger sister for a while.
(d) To go with him to a dance.

5. Why does Hattie ask Traft to dance?
(a) She likes him.
(b) To get him away from the Muellers.
(c) To ask him a personal question.
(d) To defuse a tense situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hattie embarrassed when Traft comes in her house?

2. What is the date at the opening of the novel?

3. When does Perilee say they will arrive at Hattie's new home?

4. Who is Violet?

5. What does Hattie discuss with Mr. Ebgard?

(see the answer key)

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