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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. Of what was Much-Afraid most frightened after she awoke?
(a) That she was having a heart attack.
(b) That the Shepherd left without her.
(c) That she would never fall back to sleep.
(d) That the Fearlings would be back.

2. When Pride catches up to Much-Afraid on the trail, what does he tell her about the Shepherd?
(a) That the Shepherd is in the Valley laughing about her trip.
(b) That the Shepherd isn't who he says he is.
(c) That the Shepherd is going to make her a slave.
(d) That the Shepherd is misleading her.

3. How did Much-Afraid feel after listening to the things Pride said about the Shepherd and her journey?
(a) She felt embarrasment that she trusted the Shepherd.
(b) She felt like his words were the truth.
(c) She felt repulsed by Pride.
(d) She felt shame for leaving the Valley.

4. What did Much-Afraid do after she spoke to the undershepherds who were watching the sheep at the sheepfolds?
(a) She leaned her trembling body against a wall.
(b) She moaned and pressed her hands to her heart.
(c) She ached with dispair.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Mrs. Valiant afraid of the Fearlings?

2. How does Pride treat Much-Afraid after he catches up with her?

3. What did Much-Afraid promise the Shepherd after she found him at the trysting place?

4. Although Much-Afraid agrees to go with the two strange women the Shepherd has chosen for her traveling companions, what won't she do?

5. What had the Shepherd told Much-Afraid that she now knew was true?

(see the answer key)

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