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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does it take the boat to make its way up the river to Wethersfield?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 9 days.
(d) 6 days.

2. When Matthew Wood finds out how much luggage Kit has brought with her, what is his response?
(a) He thinks it is funny.
(b) He does not really care either way.
(c) He thinks it is a bit much, but that she is a growing girl.
(d) He finds it wasteful and sinful.

3. Who is Dr. Bulkeley?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Mr. Holbrook's professor.
(c) The town physician.
(d) Matthew's boss.

4. What does William think that his new responsibility will enable him to do?
(a) Move to the big city.
(b) Gain respect in the community.
(c) Settle down.
(d) Give him advancement in politics.

5. When William first comes to court Kit, what do they do?
(a) They take a walk around the property.
(b) They play chess.
(c) They go into town.
(d) They sit quietly side by side.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kit jump off the boat and into the water in Chapter 1?

2. What story does Kit have the students act out?

3. What does the author note in Chapter 6 that is a touchy subject in Wethersfield?

4. In Chapter 7, what important responsibility has William recently been given?

5. When Kit finds out that the Woods have no servants, how does she feel?

(see the answer key)

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