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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Detour Through the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the Shepherd told Much-Afraid that she now knew was true?
(a) That he couldn't wait for her.
(b) That she was too lame for the trip.
(c) That it is hard to see without a lantern.
(d) That love and pain go together.

2. Who else did the Shepherd say had come the way of the desert by the pyramids?
(a) Abraham and Joseph.
(b) Abraham and Moses.
(c) Joseph and Joshua.
(d) Issac and Jacob.

3. Why didn't Mrs. Valiant admonish Much-Afraid for being frightened?
(a) Because Much-Afraid is one of the fearlings.
(b) Because no one but the Shepherd himself can help her.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) Because Much-Afraid can't stand up to her relatives.

4. What did Much-Afraid do after refusing to go down the trail?
(a) Stomped her foot and said she wouldn't go.
(b) She decided to take a nap.
(c) Asked if she could see the map to make sure they were going the right way.
(d) Called the Shepherd.

5. How does the Shepherd refer to the journey through the desert?
(a) The burning coals of sand.
(b) The secret of fire and ice.
(c) The ring of fire.
(d) The furnace of fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescued Much-Afraid when she finally called for help?

2. When the Shepherd takes Much-Afraid into the pyramid what does he show her?

3. Feeling her resolve to make the journey to the High Places weakened by Pride's words, who did Much-Afraid call upon for help?

4. Who does Much-Afraid's cottage belong to?

5. What made the Fearlings finally leave Much-Afraid's cottage?

(see the answer key)

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