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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Kit and Prudence decide to hide the hornbook?
(a) Under Kit's bed.
(b) William's house.
(c) Hannah's house.
(d) Under the pews in the Meeting House.

2. What holiday does the new governor decide to change the date of?
(a) Halloween.
(b) The winter solstice.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

3. What does William mention he is intending to build?
(a) A plantation.
(b) A chicken coop.
(c) A new wagon.
(d) A house for himself.

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

5. What does William think about the new governor of the Colonies appointed by the King?
(a) He has no opinion and does not like talking about politics.
(b) He despises the governor but thinks another one would be good.
(c) He thinks the colonies should be left alone by England.
(d) He thinks the colonies should accept the governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which members of the Wethersfield community are expected to go to the meeting?

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

3. Who is Dr. Bulkeley?

4. When do the settlers get together to husk the corn?

5. How many trunks full of her belongings does Kit bring to Wethersfield?

(see the answer key)

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