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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. Where did Hiram live when he was a boy?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Mississippi.

2. How far do Hawkins, Fields, and Hiram walk to get a man out in Chapter 14?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) About 5 hours.
(c) 6 hours or so.
(d) 3 hours.

3. In Chapter 6, where does Thena find Hiram?
(a) River.
(b) Bridge supports.
(c) Stables.
(d) Fallows.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, where does Hiram remember that Maynard was when they were boys and assembled all the Tasked?

2. How long did Hank Powers cry when his daughter was born?

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

4. In Chapter 7, what piece of furniture does Hiram work on?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thena say that the Walkers come in Chapter 6?

2. Why did Hiram go to stay with Thena when his mother was sold and why?

3. In Chapter 9, how do Hiram and Sophia spend their first night in the hands of Ryland's Hounds?

4. In Chapter 4, how did Hiram feel as he walked up the back staircase of Lockless?

5. What does Hiram see in Chapter 1 when he is driving across a stone bridge?

6. In Chapter 1, what happens to Hiram and Maynard when the bridge breaks and they fall into the river?

7. In Chapter 13, what is the sub-basement like where Hiram studies?

8. In Chapter 6, where does Hiram find something to do and what does he do?

9. Why does Lucy follow John Parnell?

10. What advice did Thena give Hiram when he was sent to live in the big house?

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