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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book of William.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction has the sun set at the beginning of "The Keepers of the House"?
(a) Due west.
(b) Northwest.
(c) Southwest.
(d) The clouds keep Abigail from seeing the sun set.

2. In the first chapter, how long has it been since Abigail has seen one of Margaret's children?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three months.
(c) A month.
(d) A year.

3. From what state did William Marshall Howland originally come?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Georgia.

4. How did William Marshall Howland die?
(a) Killed in the Civil War.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Murdered by five Indians.

5. What is like "stain on a sponge"?
(a) Dryness of the skin.
(b) The light on the porch.
(c) Water spilled onto the porch.
(d) The creeping night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abigail's son's name?

2. What did William bring to eat for his trip into the swamp?

3. What does Abigail do immediately before watering?

4. To whom does William admit being able to stand for his whole life, so he can manage a little more?

5. When William is called to war, where does he go?

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