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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the stranger, what life experiences does this man have?
(a) He lived with the French and helped them fight against all American Indians.
(b) He lived with every Indian tribe in the territory of Maine.
(c) He lived with the Indians, fought the French Army, and been held captive by the Iroquois.
(d) He lived with almost every Indian tribe in the terriroty of Maine and acted as their military planner.

2. How many children are living with Matt's mother?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. What is the "old blunderbuss" Matt's father speaks of?
(a) The family dog.
(b) A cabin.
(c) A rifle.
(d) The eldest brother.

4. Although Matt was discouraged, what does he decide to do after he cleans up after the break in?
(a) Cook fish.
(b) Make bread.
(c) Cook gritty cakes.
(d) Cook stew.

5. What does the stranger admire and say that is "worth a passel of beaver"?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A beaver stew.
(c) A bed.
(d) A dining table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main source of Matt's frustration with gardening?

2. What is Matt's bed made of?

3. What does Matt still have a few grains of in a tin after the break in?

4. How old will Matt be in seven weeks from the day his father leaves?

5. When Matt's father says, "Aye, it's yourn," what does the word "aye" mean?

(see the answer key)

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