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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 5, 1885, through May 10, 1886.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ernest when he loses a leg?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

2. What is overflowing in the pockets of Sarah's father's pocket at the beginning of the book?
(a) Hope.
(b) Soil.
(c) Cash.
(d) Debt.

3. What could Sarah have won in a shooting contest?
(a) Some food rations.
(b) A horse.
(c) Some money.
(d) A rifle.

4. What do Jimmy and Mama not allow Sarah to do that makes her angry?
(a) Go to town.
(b) Kill chickens.
(c) Live with Jimmy.
(d) Go hunting.

5. How long does Sarah say she needs to answer Jimmy's proposal?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 1 hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah refuse her first proposal after Jimmy's death?

2. What does Sarah compare Jack's letters to?

3. What color sunbonnet does Sarah always wear?

4. What does Sarah yell at a chicken for?

5. What makes Sarah love Jack more while he is away during their engagement?

(see the answer key)

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