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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What natural phenomenon does Katherine witness in Athabaska?
(a) A sun dog.
(b) Aurora Borealis.
(c) A fire rainbow.
(d) A storm.

4. How did Katherine sneak her dog into the passenger coach?
(a) She hid it under her long dress.
(b) She hid it under her blanket.
(c) She hid the dog in her lunch basket.
(d) She hid it in her coat.

5. What is Katherine's surname?
(a) O'Fallon.
(b) O'Dougal.
(c) O'Brien.
(d) O'Reilly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mike feed Katherine when he collects her after the fire has passed?

2. Which Canadian province is Katherine headed to visit her uncle in?

3. Why does Katherine become angry with Mike in Chapter 12?

4. Where is Ralph from originally?

5. What does the nurse in Peace River Crossing tell Katherine when they meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the Howards, Mike diagnoses Katherine with what condition? What does he suggest she do to help her condition?

2. What does Katherine think about to keep from thinking about her mother in Chapter 1?

3. What causes the wolves to cry so much in Chapter 6?

4. In what way has Katherine broken rules in Chapter 1?

5. What happens to Joe Henderson's family in the fire? Who does he blame?

6. Where must Katherine and Mike travel in Chapter 5? Why must they go, and how will they get there?

7. What does Sergeant Mike suggest Katherine can use for ammunition when she goes shooting?

8. Who is Ralph Peters and why has he come to the Northwest Territory?

9. How do Katherine and Mike try to sober up Johnny Flaherty in Chapter 2?

10. What natural phenomenon does Katherine witness in Athabaska? What does Mike tell her about the phenomenon?

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