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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. What does Willy do when she feels guilty for spending her money foolishly?
(a) Asks Mr. Fraunces to keep her pay safe for her.
(b) Gives Horace some.
(c) Asks Horace to keep her pay safe for her.
(d) Vows to be better.

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

3. What is happening to the prisoners?
(a) They are being set free.
(b) They are being dumped into the bay.
(c) They are being brought back to America from England.
(d) They are being taken to England.

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

5. Why does Willy hang a horse blanket in the loft?
(a) She catches Horaces peeking at her while she is dressing.
(b) As decoration.
(c) To help keep the loft warm.
(d) To block out the light from the stables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy scream at Captain Ivers?

2. Where does Aunt Betsy take Willy?

3. What is the young boy who offers Willy a ride carrying?

4. What does Horace suggest that Willy say about having no money?

5. What does Horace think about Willy that is not true?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Fraunces send Willy to the dock in April?

2. How long has Willy's father been dead, and how is Willy feeling about her life?

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

4. What tips does Horace give Willy about lying when Willy lies about why she has no money?

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

6. How does Willy get a letter written to her aunt Betsy?

7. Why does Willy want to go to Canvas Town and how does she trick Horace in going with her?

8. What does Willy's Uncle Jack say when Willy finds him in the barn?

9. How does Mr. Fraunces respond to what Willy tells him?

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

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