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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of furniture does Hiram try to work on in Chapter 6?
(a) Camelback sofa.
(b) Adams secretary.
(c) Satinwood corner chair.
(d) Mahogany highboy.

2. In Chapter 4, what did Corrine Quinn wear to the races?
(a) Silk.
(b) Linen.
(c) Calico.
(d) Cotton.

3. How long did Hank Powers cry when his daughter was born?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

4. What was the name of Maynard's horse that won in Chapter 4?
(a) Shadow.
(b) White Socks.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Black Dusk.

5. In Chapter 3, how old was Howell Walker?
(a) 70.
(b) 64.
(c) 67.
(d) 59.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, when Hiram awakes for a second time, what scent lingers in the room?

2. On Chrismas eve morning in Chapter 6, how many wagons does Hiram see coming up the road?

3. When Mr. Fields began tutoring Hiram, how often and how long would they meet?

4. What is Hiram given at the end of Chapter 1?

5. What was the name of the washerwoman Hiram thinks of as he is struggling in the river in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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