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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Indian superstition, what bird brings death to a house by flying over it?
(a) Heron.
(b) Crow.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Owl.

2. In Chapter 26, what does Katherine realize Boston lacks?
(a) Men like Mike.
(b) Peace and quiet.
(c) A kind spirit.
(d) Natural beauty.

3. What animal starts to hang around the Flannigans' house in Chapter 22?
(a) A caribou.
(b) A cat.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A bear.

4. What does Katherine find warm and beautiful at the Mission?
(a) The portraits of dignitaries on the wall.
(b) The crude religious decorations.
(c) The hearth.
(d) The kindness of the people there.

5. In Chapter 19, what does Larry give the Flannigans as a thank you for their help?
(a) Ten jars of preserves.
(b) Half a cow.
(c) A clock.
(d) A dog.

6. What do Mike and Katherine do together with the children in Chapter 28?
(a) Put together a puzzle.
(b) Go sledding.
(c) Build a snowman.
(d) Collect tree sap.

7. What does Mike do to make up for his anger toward his family in Chapter 22?
(a) Mike takes them sledding.
(b) Takes them skating.
(c) Prepares a special meal.
(d) Builds the children a snow fort.

8. What causes Larry a grievous injury in Chapter 18?
(a) A caribou.
(b) A mine collapse.
(c) A bear trap.
(d) A fall from a cliff.

9. What does Katherine remember that Constance emphasized when they first met?
(a) They were the only Christian women.
(b) They were the only white women in the village.
(c) They were the only women with children.
(d) They were the only females over eighteen.

10. What does Katherine's sister burn at lunch time?
(a) A casserole.
(b) Her fingers.
(c) Toast.
(d) A cake.

11. What illness becomes an epidemic in the community in Chapter 23?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) Cholera.
(d) Diphtheria.

12. What does Katherine take to Constance when her sons are killed?
(a) Roses.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Telegrams.
(d) Tissues.

13. Katherine goes up to a mansion to ask for _____________.
(a) A glass of water.
(b) A lantern.
(c) Directions.
(d) Appropriate footwear.

14. What goes on outdoors as Katherine is giving birth to her son?
(a) Wolves howl.
(b) The northern lights are dancing.
(c) Two feet of snow falls.
(d) A bear is wandering through the village.

15. Where does Katherine decide to take Randy for treatment?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Yellowknife.
(c) Boston.
(d) Calgary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Katherine react to the decorations and crowds at the homecoming party?

2. What does Mrs. Marlin claim about Katherine's newborn baby?

3. Whom does Sarah try to keep from entering the room after Katherine gives birth?

4. What does Constance ask Katherine and Mike to do before she dies?

5. What vegetable is a feast held in honor of in Chapter 21?

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