2. What does Shay learn about the Maddon twins' father?
(a) He was hanged for murder.
(b) He married three times.
(c) He had children out of wedlock with three other women.
(d) He ran away to California.

3. What does Shay pick up on the side of the road in Part 1 Chapter 15?
(a) A mitten.
(b) Garbage.
(c) A novel.
(d) A bag of kittens.

4. When Shay asks to return to Nederland in Part 1 Chapter 16, what does Sophie offer her?
(a) A chance to escape to a relative's house in the country.
(b) Some womanly advice.
(c) A family heirloom.
(d) The option of divorce.

5. What excites Thora K but depresses Shay in Part 1 Chapter 19?
(a) Brandy's body is pregnant.
(b) Her growing body.
(c) Shay is remarrying.
(d) The first snowfall.

6. Where does Hutch invite Shay in Part 1 Chapter 20?
(a) To his farm fields to admire his crops.
(b) For a ride on his wagon.
(c) For a walk down Main Street.
(d) To his home for Sunday dinner.

7. What does Thora K reveal of her family background in Part 1 Chapter 12?
(a) Her father had a mistress for his entire married life.
(b) She had six brothers that died in their childhood.
(c) Her grandmother was a prostitute.
(d) She married a Norwegian.

8. What is the name of Shay's family home?
(a) The Magic House.
(b) The Blue House.
(c) The Gingerbread House.
(d) The Garden Home.

9. Why is Shay depressed by this news in Part 1 Chapter 19?
(a) She does not fit into her clothes.
(b) She knows the baby does not live.
(c) She does not like her new husband.
(d) She knows it will be a long and cold winter.

10. What does Thora K think Shay has the gift for?
(a) Wit.
(b) Healing.
(c) Patience.
(d) Gossip.

11. What does Thora K disapprove of in Part 1 Chapter 10?
(a) Brandy laughing at Corbin's misfortunes.
(b) Brandy sleeping during the day.
(c) Corbin making his wife do manual labor.
(d) Corbin going to the saloon.

12. What is Shay's daughter named?
(a) Penny.
(b) Annabelle.
(c) Maryanne.
(d) Lucinda.

13. How does Hutch try to impress Shay in Part 1 Chapter 20?
(a) By showing her his brand new horse.
(b) By showing her his garden that he planted for her.
(c) By showing her his muscular physique.
(d) By showing her his brand new ranch house.

14. Who bought the mirror for Brandy?
(a) Her grandmother, Marion.
(b) Her friend, Antony.
(c) Her father, John.
(d) Her sister, Claire.

15. Why do the Maddons take a train in Part 1 Chapter 15?
(a) They hope Hutch's leg will heal on the way.
(b) It is the cheapest mode of transportation.
(c) They do not own a carriage.
(d) It is the fastest way to go.