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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why aren't the local deer afraid of guns?
(a) The Indians do not hunt deer with guns, but hit them with clubs.
(b) The Indians are afraid to go near the deer.
(c) The Indians do not hunt deer at all.
(d) The Indians only use guns to hunt bear and geese.

2. What does the doctor hope the Bishop will do for the young man?
(a) He hopes the Bishop will nurse the young man to health.
(b) He hopes the Bishop will warn the young man of his condition.
(c) He hopes the Bishop will train the young man well.
(d) He hopes the Bishop will pray for the young man.

3. How does Mark describe the inanimate?
(a) Receptive, agreeable, and easygoing.
(b) Solid, stubborn, and indifferent.
(c) Remote, fearfull, and unreachable.
(d) Angry, vengeful, and dangerous.

4. What large item do Mark and Jim have to transport on the boat?
(a) A cardboard box.
(b) A trunk.
(c) An organ.
(d) A coffin.

5. Why doesn't the young man know about his illness?
(a) The doctor tries to cover it up.
(b) The man does not speak the native's language.
(c) The Bishop has not told him yet.
(d) The villagers are trying to treat it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the novel set?

2. What distinguishes Marta Stephens as very old?

3. Why does Caleb feel Mark should be sorry for the Indians?

4. Mark returns to the vicarage and to the smell of

5. Before he travels to the village, Mark Brian

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