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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Prudence's mother think of her?
(a) That she is the smartest girl.
(b) That she is too stupid to learn to read.
(c) That she can do anything she puts her mind to.
(d) That she can learn if she tries and works hard.

2. It is summer; what little anonymous gift has Kit been receiving?
(a) Drawings.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Pretty pebbles.
(d) Paper dolls.

3. Who does Kit note is the staying force of the Wood family?
(a) Judith.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Rachel.

4. What changes in Prudence does the reader see in Chapter 16?
(a) There really are no changes.
(b) She is now a happy and confident girl.
(c) She is very sick.
(d) She has grown very tall.

5. What state seems to be taking longer accepting a governor appointed by the monarchy?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Maine.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the young sailors when they are caught in town?

2. When Kit arrives at her aunt's house, what disturbing news does she hear about John Holbrook?

3. What opinion does Dr. Bulkeley mention that upsets Matthew?

4. What does Kit confide to Hannah when she brings her Nat's gift?

5. Where does Prudence meet with Kit to learn to read?

(see the answer key)

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