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

2. What does Uncle Jack say when he sees Willy?
(a) She is safe as Captain Ivers is dead.
(b) She is in danger.
(c) Willy's mother has been there for several months.
(d) Mrs. Ledyard verified Willy's freedom.

3. What does Horace say Willy needs to improve?
(a) Her stamina.
(b) Her ability to lie convincingly.
(c) Her accent.
(d) Her riding abilities.

4. Why is the judge angry at Captain Ivers?
(a) For making a false claim on Willy.
(b) He is not angry.
(c) For whipping Jack.
(d) For striking Willy when her mother is dying.

5. When do the British finally leave New York?
(a) Summer.
(b) Right after their surrender.
(c) Not until the next winter.
(d) The next Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy do when she feels guilty for spending her money foolishly?

2. Where does Willy find Uncle Jack?

3. What does Willy do on the ship on the way to the Coast?

4. When does Willy get off the wagon?

5. What are in abundance at Canvas Town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Willy learn from the woman when Willy returns to Canvas Town with some money?

2. How does Willy feel about what Mr. Goodrich tells her?

3. How does Willy plan to get her letter delivered to her aunt Betsy?

4. Why does Willy decide to stay dressed in britches?

5. What happens that makes Horace uncomfortable when he takes Willy to the kitchen of the Queen's Head for a meal?

6. What is happening about peace talks starting in April of 1782?

7. What does Willy have to decide about seeing her mother, and why might it be dangerous?

8. What is Willy trying to decide in the search for her mother?

9. What does Willy learn from a woman to whom she speaks in Canvas Town?

10. What happens that makes Willy hang up a horse blanket in her part of the loft where she sleeps?

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