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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Much-Afraid agrees to go with the two strange women the Shepherd has chosen for her traveling companions, what won't she do?
(a) She won't hold their hands.
(b) She won't look at them.
(c) She won't talk to them.
(d) She won't walk beside them.

2. What did Sorrow tell Much-Afraid to do because her terrible fear of climbing the precipice as well as the fear of being made worse by the taunts of her family members?
(a) Not to listen they were only words.
(b) Call on the Shepherd for help.
(c) To stop cowering like a foot and stand up for herself.
(d) To throw more rocks.

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

4. What seasonal changes were taking place on the other side of the water?
(a) A springtime awakening of green and colorful flowers.
(b) The trees were painted with all the colors of autumn.
(c) Steam rose from the ground as summer heated the earth.
(d) Winter had covered the earth with pure white and the trees with ice.

5. What awakened Much-Afraid from her sleep the night after the foiled abduction?
(a) The voices of the Fearlings outside her window.
(b) A nightmare about marrying Craven Fearling.
(c) An agonizing pain.
(d) The Shepherd asking why she never came.

6. What did She do after the Shepherd spoke to her?
(a) She held out both her hands to Sorrow and Suffering.
(b) She held out her hands to the Shepherd.
(c) She sat down and rested.
(d) She went with Pride back to the Valley.

7. Why was Pride chosen for his designated task in the chapter, "Encounters with Pride"?
(a) He was quick and would kidnap her.
(b) The Shepherd liked him.
(c) He was too proud to admit defeat and wouldn't give up.
(d) He was handsome and could woo Much-Afraid.

8. What happened when Much-Afraid realized the path was again taking her and her companions toward the mountains?
(a) She grabbed the hands of her companions and spun them all around in a circle.
(b) She sat down and cried with joy.
(c) She did a little dance and sang a song of joy.
(d) She clapped her hands, gave a skip of joy, and ran ahead in excitement.

9. What did Much-Afraid say when the Shepherd reminded her he had promised she would have hinds' feet?
(a) She said she no longer wanted hinds' feet, if it meant going up a path like the one she was facing.
(b) She suggested an easier route be taken.
(c) She asked to go back to the Valley of Humiliation.
(d) She asked him to just take her to the High Places and skip the hard part.

10. What did the Shepherd give Much-Afraid to help her ascent of the mountainside?
(a) A bag of nuts.
(b) A flask of wine.
(c) A cordial called "Spirit of Grace and Comfort."
(d) A cup of special tea.

11. How did Much-Afraid feel at the first sight of the majestic mountains?
(a) She fell to her knees and worshiped.
(b) She was filled with joy and thankfulness.
(c) She was in awe of their beauty.
(d) All the answers are correct.

12. Feeling her resolve to make the journey to the High Places weakened by Pride's words, who did Much-Afraid call upon for help?
(a) Mrs. Valiant.
(b) Suffering.
(c) The Shepherd.
(d) Sorrow.

13. What is Much-Afraid's last name?
(a) Fearling.
(b) Trembling.
(c) Of Everything.
(d) Weakling.

14. What did the Shepherd say to Much-Afraid as they walked among the flowers?
(a) "You are the most treasured flower of all."
(b) "Stop and smell the flowers."
(c) "Smell the sweetness of the lovely flowers."
(d) "Humble yourself."

15. What does the Shepherd promise before he leaves Much-Afraid and her companions to travel alone in Chapter 7?
(a) He will be with her even though she won't see him.
(b) That when he sees she is having problems, he will help her.
(c) That whenever she calls, he will come.
(d) That if she learns to be independant, she won't need him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Seed of Love?

2. Who does the Fearling Family hate?

3. What verse was Much-Afraid shouting from the causeway?

4. What are Hind's Feet?

5. What happens when Much-Afraid begins to have doubts about the journey to the High Places?

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