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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Willy say about her mother?
(a) She would not have recognized her if she had not known that it was her mother.
(b) She does not look like she is dying.
(c) Her mother will live if Willy can care for her.
(d) Willy is proud of her mother for surviving.

2. What does Mr. Goodrich tell Willy when he comes to the tavern?
(a) Her mother died the year before.
(b) Her mother is with Aunt Betsy.
(c) Her father's farm is being sold.
(d) Her mother is in Virginia.

3. What does Mr. Goodrich urge Willy to do?
(a) Go to her mother immediately.
(b) Contact him if she finds herself in trouble.
(c) Take Horace for safety.
(d) Stay in New York since her mother will probably be dead before she gets to her.

4. What does Horace suggest that Willy say about having no money?
(a) She was sick and had to pay for medicine.
(b) She gave it all to her father who beat it out of her.
(c) She got drunk, fell asleep, and was robbed.
(d) Her mother demanded it for food for her brothers.

5. How does Willy feel in her home at the tavern?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Content.
(d) Indifferent.

6. How does the boy suggest Willy get into the city?
(a) Hide in the pile of furs.
(b) Hide in his pile of wood.
(c) Hide in the straw bales.
(d) Hold on to the underside of the wagon.

7. What does Willy try to do at first when speaking to Mr. Fraunces?
(a) Cry to get his sympathy.
(b) Refuse to talk.
(c) Lie completely.
(d) Tell him half truths.

8. Whom does Willy go to see for help?
(a) No one.
(b) The Ledyards.
(c) The local constable.
(d) Mr. Goodrich.

9. Why does Mr. Fraunces send Willy to the docks?
(a) To buy fish.
(b) To look for her mother.
(c) To draw a picture of the surrender of the British.
(d) To find a British officer who is a friend of Mr. Fraunces.

10. What example set by Horace does Willy say she'll do?
(a) Save all her money.
(b) Be polite to white folk.
(c) Say her evening prayers.
(d) Go to church every Sunday.

11. Who is Horace?
(a) Willy's cousin.
(b) The ferry conductor.
(c) The boy who offers Willy a ride.
(d) The soldier posted near the ferry entrance.

12. How does Horace end up going with Willy to Canvas Town?
(a) She suggests he is too scared to go with her.
(b) She pays him her weekly salary.
(c) Mr. Fraunces tells him to go with Willy.
(d) She begs him while crying.

13. What would stop Willy from reaching the city?
(a) The bridge is held by the British.
(b) She does not know the area well enough to know the best way.
(c) No money for the ferry.
(d) Circling to the North will take a couple days.

14. Who brings Lucy to Stratton?
(a) Captain Ivers.
(b) Dan Arabus.
(c) Jack.
(d) Mr. Goodrich.

15. Why is Jack in trouble with Captain Ivers?
(a) For leaving the estate to travel to New York.
(b) For lying.
(c) For hitting the Captain.
(d) For keeping Lucy in the cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the British finally leave New York?

2. What do most people say about the female prisoners on the ships?

3. What is Mr. Fraunces' response to Willy's tale about her past?

4. What does Horace insist upon after learning about Willy being a girl?

5. From where is Mr. Goodrich?

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