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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 231 - 286).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mei think Sam will be fine at first in Chapter 2?
(a) He went to town with two workers and the best horse.
(b) He is very large.
(c) He always comes home early.
(d) He has never gotten sick before.

2. What does Hels do out of frustration in Chapter 3?
(a) Cut down a tree by hand, by himself.
(b) Fire his own brother.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Start a big fire.

3. Why does Mei say she does not want to get married?
(a) She does not like boys.
(b) She wants to write a book.
(c) She wants to move to Europe.
(d) She wants to run her own shop.

4. What did Auntie Po try to fight the mosquitos with?
(a) Bumblebees.
(b) Bad stories.
(c) Cake.
(d) Poison flowers.

5. What does Auntie Po wear when Mei first sees her?
(a) A heavy coat and jeans.
(b) A dress.
(c) A linen jumpsuit.
(d) A pinkish-red shirt and jeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the young boy who is riveted by Mei's stories?

2. What does Auntie Po leave on the grave of the logger who dies?

3. Why does Hao tell Hels that Hels cannot really call him family?

4. What task does Sam do in the kitchen after his injury in Chapter 2?

5. What does Mei make as an incentive for some of the loggers to help her with her project in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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