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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. Who did Abigail's father quote after the World War II started in 1939?
(a) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(b) Winston Churchill.
(c) Percy Shelley.
(d) Rupert Brooks.

2. At one point during the grandmother's funeral, Margaret wishes she was _____________.
(a) Mary.
(b) Kate.
(c) Hilda.
(d) Her great-grandmother.

3. Who tells Abigail that she's not "beholden" to the Howland home?
(a) John Tolliver.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her father.
(d) Margaret.

4. What does Margaret give to Little Matthew?
(a) A persimmon.
(b) Her hat.
(c) A piggy back ride.
(d) A snakeskin.

5. 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) Jo's Boys.
(b) Wizard of Oz.
(c) Treasure Island.
(d) Little Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes out on the nights of the new moon to look for a hoop snake?

2. In what city does Robert first attend boarding school?

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

4. What outlines the graves in New Church?

5. What is another name for Somerset County?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Abigail remember about the first part of her life?

2. What are Margaret's earliest memories?

3. How does Margaret behave after her children leave for boarding school?

4. What does Abigail remember about family vacations?

5. Describe how Margaret's family spend their time when the floods require that they move out of their home for three to four weeks.

6. What is the story of the hoop snake?

7. On moving to Madison City, what does Abigail recall being told about her mother.

8. How did Margaret's parents meet?

9. Describe the Howland kitchen.

10. What does Abigail remember about Robert as a child?

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