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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?
(a) A smokehouse.
(b) A shed.
(c) A storeroom.
(d) A chapel.

2. Who is the girl who may have caught sight of Harriet in Gran's house?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Celeste.

3. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?
(a) He has died.
(b) He has moved to Europe.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) He is very ill.

4. Who is the woman who rents a room from Gran?
(a) Sally.
(b) Millie.
(c) Vergie.
(d) Ellen.

5. How many years will John be gone on a whaling ship?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mary Matilda Norcom attending school?

2. Who is Joseph?

3. How much is the reward offered by Dr. Norcom for Harriet's return?

4. What is the worst menace Harriet and the others face while waiting in the swamp?

5. Which of the following does Harriet NOT make in preparation for the arrival of James and his new wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet say about the extremely restrictive quarters where she hides at Gran's house?

2. What choice does Harriet make regarding Dr. Norcom's proposition?

3. What does Harriet write to Uncle Joseph about Dr. Norcom's proposition to her?

4. What does Harriet hope Mr. Sawyer will do for her children and does it seem as if he is going to do it?

5. What does Harriet see that lets her know that Dr. Norcom is still searching for her?

6. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

7. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?

8. Why is Harriet moved from Mrs. Blount's house, and where does she go?

9. Where does John tell Gran he is going a year after his escape?

10. Why do Harriet's children remain with her grandmother when she goes to Auburn?

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