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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a 'painter' as mentioned in the Book of William?
(a) An artist.
(b) Someone who paints barns.
(c) A type of slave.
(d) A bobcat.

2. At the time of Abigail's wedding to Gregory Mason, how long has Oliver worked for William and in what capacity?
(a) 35 years; cook/helper.
(b) 20 years; general servant.
(c) 30 years; handyman/overseer.
(d) 25 years; handyman/helper/manager.

3. Three books are mentioned that Abigail receives for agreeing to pretend to be the sick child. They are The Swiss Family Robinson, Kidnapped, and ________________.
(a) Treasure Island.
(b) Jo's Boys.
(c) Wizard of Oz.
(d) Little Women.

4. What is another name for Somerset County?
(a) Tolliver Nation.
(b) Cotton County.
(c) Plantation Country.
(d) Robbers' Nation.

5. Whose shrieking does Abigail miss in the first Book of Abigail?
(a) Her children.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) Two whipporwills.
(d) Her ex-husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what direction has the sun set at the beginning of "The Keepers of the House"?

2. How many children do William and Margaret have?

3. Where does Margaret wash the clothes?

4. Why doesn't Abigail want to replace the fence?

5. Where do John and Abigail go for their first date?

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