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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume I, Chapters 1 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “esculents” carries which of the following meanings (62)?
(a) Food crops.
(b) Cash crops.
(c) Mineral goods.
(d) Cash holdings.

2. Which of the following does Karcher note that Charles Sismondi critiques in the novel (35)?
(a) Depiction of Europeans.
(b) Depiction of Native Americans.
(c) Depiction of women.
(d) Depiction of Puritans.

3. In what year, per Karcher (19), does Sedgwick meet a descendant of Eunice Williams?
(a) 1822.
(b) 1823.
(c) 1821.
(d) 1824.

4. Which of the following does Karcher report Sedgwick “develops with the most conviction” as a solution towards interracial tensions (26)?
(a) Simple friendship.
(b) Amicable trade.
(c) Amorous marriage.
(d) Peaceful coexistence.

5. How old is Samoset when he dies?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Sedgwick’s brothers first encouraged her to write, per Karcher?

2. Which of the following does Karcher exempt from her discussion of family lost in massacre (21)?

3. In what year does the United States government sign a treaty to “civilize” indigenous peoples east of the Mississippi River?

4. How many times does Digby attempt to refuse to accompany Grafton from Bethel to meet her baggage in Springfield?

5. Which author does Karcher quote as calling Sedgwick “our most truthful novelist” (10)?

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