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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Katherine that they are experiencing the worst winter is fifty years?
(a) A Scotsman.
(b) An Indian.
(c) An Irishman.
(d) A Spaniard.

2. How does Katherine feel after Atenou sells Ralph his wisdom tooth?
(a) Confused.
(b) Proud.
(c) Humbled.
(d) Delighted.

3. In Chapter 5, where has Mike been newly posted to work?
(a) Lake Louise.
(b) Lake Minnewanka.
(c) Lesser Slave Lake.
(d) Jessie Lake.

4. How does Joe react when he learns his son has died?
(a) He becomes very angry.
(b) He cries hysterically.
(c) He laughs until tears fall.
(d) He goes blank and ignores everyone.

5. What does Mike treat Katherine's wounds with after the fire?
(a) Bark.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Tea.
(d) Tar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what becomes a weekly event at Katherine's home?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Katherine notice about the cattle she sees bundled along a fence?

3. What interferes in Katherine's and Mildred's horse racing?

4. Whom does Joe blame for Tommy's death?

5. What was Ralph's occupation before coming to Canada?

(see the answer key)

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