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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, when Hiram is in the river, what aunt does he remember?
(a) Emma.
(b) Annie.
(c) Betty.
(d) Rachel.

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

3. In Chapter 7, what day does Hiram prepare to take Sophia to Nathaniel's?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

4. In Chapter 5, when Hiram awakes for a second time, what scent lingers in the room?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Bleach.
(c) Vinegar.
(d) Lavendar.

5. What is Hiram's destination in Chapter 15?
(a) Boston.
(b) Canada.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Philadelphia.

6. What was the name of the washerwoman Hiram thinks of as he is struggling in the river in Chapter 1?
(a) Thena.
(b) Patty.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Sophia.

7. In Chapter 1, when Hiram thinks he see his mother, what dance is she doing?
(a) Buck.
(b) Juba.
(c) Hambone.
(d) Stick.

8. In Chapter 14, what instrument does the man play that Hawkins is to get out?
(a) Banjo.
(b) Violin.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Harmonica.

9. At the end of Chapter 11, where does Hiram get hurt?
(a) Wrist.
(b) Ankle.
(c) Shoulder.
(d) Arm.

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

11. Who does Sophia say was her man's name when she lived in Carolina?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Mars.
(c) Andrew.
(d) William.

12. In Chapter 8, what task does Hiram's father tell him he will perform in the future?
(a) Work in the stables.
(b) Work in the garden.
(c) Work in the fields.
(d) Work in the kitchen.

13. Where did Edwin Cox take his help in Chapter 3?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Boston.

14. What food is Hiram given when he is removed from the pit in Chapter 11?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Gruel.
(d) Bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man that Hawkins wants Hiram to get out in Chapter 14?

2. Who is already at the well when Hiram comes on the day he plans to run in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 15, when Hiram leaves how long has he been at Bryceton?

4. What was the name of Maynard's horse that won in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 2, how old was Hiram when he could hear a song once and repeat it?

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