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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ralph come to northern Canada?
(a) To prospect for gold.
(b) To hunt bears.
(c) To join his family.
(d) To explore uncharted territory.

2. Where is Ralph from originally?
(a) Durham.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Denver.
(d) Detroit.

3. How old is the little girl who visits Katherine's house in Chapter 7?
(a) Six years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Eight years old.
(d) Four years old.

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

5. From what illness does Katherine suffer?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Cholera.
(d) Pleurisy.

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

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

8. Whom does Bull MacGregor get into a fight with in Chapter 4?
(a) Gil Brewster.
(b) Gord Bowler.
(c) Gin Bertrand.
(d) George Bailey.

9. How many of the local people die in the fire?
(a) Thirty-seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fifty-six.
(d) Fourteen.

10. What kind of pie does Katherine prepare in Chapter 2?
(a) Mince meat.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Strawberry- rhubarb.
(d) Currant.

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

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

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

14. What does Mike bring Katherine as a gift in Chapter 3?
(a) Moccasins.
(b) A toque.
(c) A parka.
(d) Mackinaw pants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what has Johnny bought for Katherine in town?

2. Why does Katherine insist that Bull MacGregor should go to jail?

3. What does Mike treat Katherine's wounds with after the fire?

4. In Chapter 8, what is the name of the Indian chief at the reservation?

5. What does Mike tell Katherine about as they lay outside on a blanket in Chapter 10?

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