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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 75 - 148).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Emmett leave the homestead to go looking for?
(a) His older brother Tony.
(b) Evelyn.
(c) Merrion Crace.
(d) Paul Griggs, the family's water person.

2. What is the scarcest and most precious resource in Nora's household?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Gold.
(d) Water.

3. Who is Evelyn's first-born child?
(a) Margot.
(b) Desma.
(c) Evelyn.
(d) Mary.

4. What word does Emmett object to in Nora's letter that she wants him to print in The Sentinel?
(a) Contrition.
(b) Contraction.
(c) Redoubtable.
(d) Retribution.

5. What is the name of the rival newspaper a few towns over from where Nora lives?
(a) The Ash River Clarion.
(b) The Times-Tribune.
(c) The Allentown Caller.
(d) The Saratoga Review.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the doctor who takes care of Nora's family?

2. Why is Desma so mad at the postman?

3. Who was Desma's first husband?

4. What does Lurie steal on the ship because of Hobbs' want?

5. Who owns cattle a town away from Nora and is very wealthy and influential?

(see the answer key)

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