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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. Why does Will refuse any rides on his way home?
(a) He does not encounter anyone who offers him a ride.
(b) He wants to be able to tell people that he walked all the way home from Appomattox.
(c) He is afraid Union soldiers might want to take some revenge on him.
(d) He is frightened of strangers.

2. How old was Cassie when she was captured in Africa and sold into slavery?
(a) 11.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 19.

3. Where is Will now storing some of his guns?
(a) The root cellar.
(b) The attic.
(c) The sewing room.
(d) The shed.

4. Bianca has a severe attack by _______________.
(a) hornets.
(b) yellow jackets.
(c) wasps.
(d) bees.

5. What treat does Lucy take to Ned in the hospital?
(a) Shortbread.
(b) Caramels.
(c) Soda.
(d) Ice cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Marsdens lose a sizable amount of money?

2. Where is Will sitting in a ditch in Book III, pp. 478-509?

3. What does Will feel about seeing General Lee?

4. What validates Lucy's decision?

5. How does Maimie kill herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of the woman at the train station which makes Lucy change her mind about leaving her family?

2. What is significant about the diamond ring that Baby swallowed?

3. Why is Will not interested in seeing General Lee during the surrender at Appomattox?

4. Why does Lucy decide to leave her family and what gives her validation on her decision?

5. How does Lieutenant Prothero behave inappropriately toward Unison Randolph?

6. Why did Bianca try to push Lucy toward social refinement and how did Lucy feel about it?

7. Why does Maimie decide to kill herself?

8. What was the fate of Cassie and her parents?

9. Describe Will's journey home after the end of the war.

10. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Ned in this section?

(see the answer keys)

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