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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the two black men urge Lucy and Willy to do?
(a) Head south towards Virginia.
(b) Ask the British colonel for compensation for the cow.
(c) Leave the area with the British.
(d) Go with them to talk to the black families in the area.

2. Why do Willy and her mother run toward the cow?
(a) They want to figure out why the cow is not giving any milk.
(b) The cow is in the safest area of the farm.
(c) They hear the cow moo.
(d) They hear some shrieking noises.

3. Where is the likely place for a battle between the British and Americans?
(a) Near the coast about 100 miles from Willy's home.
(b) The fort near Willy's home.
(c) Nowhere near the area of Willy's home.
(d) In a valley about forty miles away.

4. What is Willy's real name?
(a) Willabelle.
(b) Willette.
(c) Wilhemina.
(d) Winifred.

5. Why does Willy fear for her father's life?
(a) He is on his way home and the path is near the conflict.
(b) He does not have his paperwork attesting to his freedom.
(c) Shots are being fired toward the bay.
(d) He is fighting with Washington's regiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Willy hear when she gets back to the horse?

2. How old is Willy?

3. What suddenly frightens Willy as she is about to milk the cow?

4. What does Willy wish on this particular day?

5. Who are the two men that Willy and her mother encounter?

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