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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is Joss in when Mary goes downstairs in Chapter 12?
(a) He is enraged.
(b) He is giddy.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He is drunk.

2. Why does Harry come to the inn in Chapter 12?
(a) He wants to warn Joss about something.
(b) He wants to apologize to Mary.
(c) He wants to hide from the lawmen.
(d) He wants some of the cargo.

3. What alerts Mary to someone being outside in Chapter 13?
(a) Something hits her window.
(b) She hears leaves rustling.
(c) She hears her name being called.
(d) A dog barks.

4. What is the weather like as Mary is walking?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Stifling.
(c) Clear.
(d) Snowy.

5. What is the carriage ride like for Mary after Mr. Davey leaves?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Uncomfortable.

6. Who arrives to help Mary at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Jem.
(b) Mr. Davey.
(c) Joss.
(d) Patience.

7. Where does Mary decide to go after leaving the vicar's house?
(a) Kilmar.
(b) Launceston.
(c) North Hill.
(d) Trewartha Marsh.

8. What does Mr. Davey tell Mary Jem has found in Chapter 16?
(a) A footprint.
(b) A hair.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A nail.

9. Why does Mary feel the need to quickly return home in Chapter 14?
(a) To stop Joss from murdering again.
(b) To see her aunt.
(c) To collect her things.
(d) To clear her name.

10. Who tries to buy the high-bred pony from Jem?
(a) The squire.
(b) Mr. Davey.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Mrs. Bassat.

11. Why had Mr. Davey medicated Mary in Chapter 16?
(a) For a fever.
(b) For an infection.
(c) For a headache.
(d) To sleep.

12. Why does Mary start snooping around the vicarage in Chapter 16?
(a) To find out where Jem is hiding.
(b) To find evidence against the vicar.
(c) To learn more about the vicar.
(d) To look for her missing papers.

13. What does Mary find it hard to do during dinner with Mr. Davey?
(a) Talk about Jem.
(b) Explain what happened the day before.
(c) Look at him.
(d) Eat.

14. Where does Mary meet Jem in Chapter 9?
(a) In Altarnun.
(b) On the moors.
(c) On the road.
(d) At the post office.

15. What does Jem ask Mary to do in Launceston?
(a) Help him get to Joss.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Spend the night with him.
(d) Steal a pony with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mary go to look for help after Jem disappears?

2. How much does Jem get for the high-bred pony?

3. In Chapter 18, what is in the cart Jem is toting?

4. When Mary leaves Jamaica in Chapter 9, what does she fail to do?

5. About how long does Mary wait for Jem to return?

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