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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interferes in Katherine's and Mildred's horse racing?
(a) A horse injury.
(b) A nasty storm.
(c) Mildred becomes dizzy.
(d) Pain from Katherine's pleurisy.

2. During the dog sled journey, what is the con man carrying in his chests?
(a) A wad of bills.
(b) A picture of his wife.
(c) Bottles.
(d) A flask.

3. Why does Katherine insist that Bull MacGregor should go to jail?
(a) He breaks her property.
(b) He kills an innocent animal.
(c) He beats a woman.
(d) He steals from the store.

4. In Chapter 3, what does Mildred tell Katherine she describes well?
(a) How it feels to be in love.
(b) The route to the nearest post office.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Her life in Boston.

5. What does Mrs. Carpentier give Katherine when she is delivering her baby?
(a) Some ice to chew on.
(b) A slap across the face.
(c) A towel to bite down on.
(d) A squaw root mixture.

6. What is Mildred's fiancé's name?
(a) Peter.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Richard.

7. What is the name of the nurse Katherine meets in Peace River Crossing?
(a) Mrs. Martin.
(b) Mrs. Mathers.
(c) Mrs. Matheson.
(d) Mrs. Maples.

8. Who are the two people who seek a spot on one of the already packed dog sleds?
(a) Nuns.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Cowboys.
(d) Germans.

9. What do Katherine and Mike see a man on horseback carrying in his arms in Chapter 9?
(a) A basket of food.
(b) A bear cub.
(c) A wounded child.
(d) A package for Katherine.

10. What is Mildred's surname?
(a) McGregor.
(b) MacDougall.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) McKenna.

11. In Chapter 13, what is the first landmark Katherine notices in her new town?
(a) The shop.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The church.
(d) The school.

12. Which Canadian city is Katherine headed to by train?
(a) Calgary.
(b) Edmonton.
(c) Halifax.
(d) Victoria.

13. Whom does Joe blame for Tommy's death?
(a) The villagers.
(b) Himself.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Tommy's mother.

14. How long does Katherine's and Mike's journey to their new home take?
(a) Two months.
(b) A week.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Three months.

15. What does Katherine decide to make Mike for lunch in Chapter 7?
(a) Soup.
(b) Sandwiches.
(c) Steak.
(d) Chicken pot pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mike bring Katherine as a gift in Chapter 3?

2. What job does Johnny Flaherty do?

3. What does Mrs. Carpentier apply to the baby instead of talcum powder?

4. How old is Katherine at the beginning of the novel?

5. What is Katherine's dog named?

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