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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the people of Wideacre suffering this winter?
(a) The plague is killing many people.
(b) War has broken out.
(c) Influenza is running rampant.
(d) There are no winter jobs at Wideacre.

2. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the men tearing down the fencing?
(a) Ned Hunter dies in a convict camp.
(b) John Tyacke is hanged.
(c) Sam Fosterly dies of fever.
(d) The Culler is shot.

3. Which of the following activities do the people of Wideacre NOT use the common grounds?
(a) Gathering firewood.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Grazing horses.
(d) Gardening.

4. Why did Giles kill himself?
(a) He was guilty about killing a man.
(b) He found out that he had cancer.
(c) He could not support himself through the winter.
(d) His wife died and he was depressed.

5. Where is Beatrice surprised to see Ralph one day?
(a) Riding to town.
(b) At the abandoned mill.
(c) In the stables.
(d) In the looking glass in her mother's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice agree to do until other arrangements can be made?

2. What would be included as part of Celia's dowry?

3. What animals does Beatrice help the workers dig out of snow drifts?

4. What reason does Beatrice give her mother for their not returning home as expected?

5. What does Beatrice tell Harry about Celia?

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