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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who raises Kit?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her older sister.
(c) Her older brother.
(d) Her parents.

2. What is the name of the captain's son?
(a) James.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Mark.
(d) Nate.

3. What does Kit consider Mercy to be?
(a) The family jokester.
(b) Everyone's comfort.
(c) A weakened person.
(d) The most somber little girl.

4. Because the girls are busy trying on their new clothes, what is left undone?
(a) Going to town.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Schoolwork.
(d) Household chores.

5. Who is the monarch of England at the time Kit moves to the colonies?
(a) King Edward.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) King John.
(d) King James.

6. Why are Kit and Judith sent out to the meadows?
(a) Because they are in trouble.
(b) To shoo away the rabbits.
(c) To weed the onion fields.
(d) To pick berries.

7. After observing the Cruffs, how does Kit view them?
(a) As very nice.
(b) As lovey-dovey.
(c) As very studious.
(d) As harsh people.

8. What response does William's request of Matthew in Chapter 6 elicit from the three girls?
(a) Anger.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Pity.
(d) Annoyance.

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

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

11. What news from the town selectmen does Mercy have for Kit when she returns home from the Great Meadow?
(a) Kit must be baptized soon.
(b) Kit is no longer allowed to read for fun.
(c) Kit can help Mercy teach the young children lettering.
(d) Kit must throw away all her fine clothes from Barbados.

12. What does Hannah do when she sees Kit crying in the Great Meadow?
(a) She goes out and invites Kit to her house.
(b) She starts crying too.
(c) She does nothing but stare at Kit.
(d) She yells at Kit to go away.

13. Whom does Judith declare she is going to marry?
(a) John Holbrook.
(b) No one ever!
(c) Nat.
(d) Mark Holmes.

14. How do Kit's cousins respond to her many fancy and colorful gowns?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They think they are inappropriate.
(c) They think they are ugly.
(d) They are fascinated by them.

15. What does Kit tend to do at the end of each class?
(a) Recite the Lord's Prayer.
(b) Sing a song.
(c) Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
(d) Tell the children stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kit feel about having to go to prayer meeting?

2. In Chapter 7, what do Mercy and Judith tell Kit when the guests are gone?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Kit tell Mr. Kimberly about the play-acting at the school?

4. In Chapter 7, who comes and interrupts Kit's time with William?

5. What is the name of Hannah's husband?

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