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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume I, Chapters 7 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “‘It must be a dumb dog, indeed,’ replied the girl, ‘that cannot bark for such a kind mistress as thou art’” (190) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Allegory.

2. How high does the novel note the tallest of Boston’s hills stands?
(a) 142 feet.
(b) 138 feet.
(c) 80 feet.
(d) 50 feet.

3. Which of Sedgwick’s brothers first encouraged her to write, per Karcher?
(a) Harry.
(b) Robert.
(c) Theodore.
(d) Charles.

4. How many addenda accompany Grafton’s letter to Everell (169)?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. With what figure is Nelema tattooed on her shoulder (156)?
(a) Deer.
(b) Snake.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Wolf.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which Biblical patriarch is Martha Fletcher compared as she accompanies William to the area of Springfield (61)?

2. How, per the novel, is Esther Downing related to Governor Winthrop (187)?

3. About whom does Hope inquire first upon reaching Bethel (119)?

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

5. The comment that “the little girl received it from him as passively as the young bird takes food from its mother” (127) offers an example of which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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