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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary Aroon cause to spill which makes Mike angry in Chapter 22?
(a) A bottle of milk.
(b) A bucket of soot.
(c) Kerosene.
(d) Ink.

2. Why was Randy Nolan brought to the Flannigans' house in Chapter 25?
(a) He had alcohol poisoning.
(b) He was kicked by a horse.
(c) He had a mystery illness.
(d) He was attacked by a bear.

3. In Chapter 25, what instrument does Mike play in order to deal with his grief?
(a) A fiddle.
(b) A harmonica.
(c) A panflute.
(d) An accordion.

4. What is the name of the young man who follows Katherine out onto the front porch?
(a) Jon.
(b) Freddie.
(c) Dick.
(d) Harold.

5. What frustrates Katherine after her children die?
(a) She hasn't heard from her mother in months.
(b) Mike blames her for their deaths.
(c) She is too ill to attend their funerals.
(d) They live so far from civilization.

6. What is the name of Jonathan's baby?
(a) Karla.
(b) Kathy.
(c) Krista.
(d) Katy.

7. At the end of the novel, what does Katherine say hurts her a little?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Family.
(c) Memories.
(d) Freedom.

8. Where is Mike required to go to arrest Cardinal in Chapter 19?
(a) Blackfoot territory.
(b) The Yukon.
(c) Hudson's Hope.
(d) Calgary.

9. What does "klooch" mean?
(a) Summer storm.
(b) Indian woman.
(c) Servant.
(d) Dog.

10. What does Katherine's mother forbid Katherine to do?
(a) Return to Canada.
(b) Invite Mike to Boston.
(c) Wear her favorite dress.
(d) Eat a piece of blueberry pie.

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

12. What happens when Katherine sees Sarah amputating Larry's leg?
(a) Katherine vomits.
(b) Katherine runs away.
(c) Katherine screams.
(d) Katherine faints.

13. What does Constance want to borrow from Katherine in Chapter 14?
(a) Lemons.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Some thread.
(d) Liniment.

14. What is the woman who asks Katherine for medicine in Chapter 23 carrying?
(a) A hen.
(b) A water jug.
(c) A basket.
(d) A dead baby.

15. For what purpose does Mrs. Marlin seek medicine in Chapter 17?
(a) To help her sleep.
(b) To treat a rash.
(c) To cure her cold.
(d) To terminate a pregnancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Katherine speak to at the mansion in Chapter 26?

2. What goes on outdoors as Katherine is giving birth to her son?

3. After leaving the mansion, what does Katherine remember about the people of Alberta?

4. Katherine goes up to a mansion to ask for _____________.

5. What does the female Beauclaire twin yell orders at in Chapter 28?

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