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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are two sentiments that are deeply ingrained in the Colonies?
(a) Religious freedom and commitment to the crown.
(b) The ideals of king and country.
(c) The spirit of freedom and liberty.
(d) Interdependence on one another and England.

2. What is Kit's initial reaction to Wethersfield?
(a) She is overwhelmed by how big it is.
(b) She is excited to be there.
(c) She is enthralled by its beauty.
(d) She is disappointed by the small town.

3. Why does no one live in the Great Meadow?
(a) Because it floods every spring.
(b) Because the governor has declared it off-limits to the Colonies.
(c) Because it is too far from town.
(d) Because it is an ancient Indian burial ground.

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

5. In chapter one, how do people seem to respond to Kit jumping in the water?
(a) They find it admirable.
(b) They are annoyed.
(c) They they are concerned for her safety.
(d) They think it is funny.

6. How does Kit describe her Aunt's home?
(a) As large, ornate and gaudy.
(b) As small but splendid.
(c) As large but sparsely furnished.
(d) As dirty and run-down.

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

8. Who arrives while Kit is visiting Hannah in Chapter 10?
(a) Mr. Holbrook.
(b) Nat Eaton.
(c) Matthew.
(d) William Ashby.

9. Where is Kit to sleep her first night in the Colony?
(a) On the floor.
(b) In Mercy's bed.
(c) In the barn.
(d) In Judith's bed.

10. What decision does Mr. Kimberly make about closing the school?
(a) It must close.
(b) It can stay open but neither girl can teach anymore.
(c) It can stay open.
(d) It can stay open but Kit cannot teach anymore.

11. What familiar person does Kit meet again at the Meeting House?
(a) John.
(b) Nat.
(c) Mrs. Eaton.
(d) Mrs. Cruff.

12. What is Kit surprised to hear when they are leaving her first prayer meeting?
(a) That she never has to go again.
(b) That the meetings are only once a month.
(c) That she must go every single day.
(d) That they will be returning later for a second meeting.

13. What does William ask Matthew in Chapter 6?
(a) For permission to court Kit.
(b) For permission to court Judith.
(c) For a place to stay.
(d) For a job.

14. Whose reaction does Judith wonder about when they see her in the new clothes?
(a) Her father's.
(b) William's.
(c) Her mother's.
(d) Kittie's.

15. What meal does Kit try to help make?
(a) Corn pudding.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Stew.
(d) Soda bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only member of the Wood family not expected to attend prayer meeting?

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

3. Who hands out new concessions of land grants?

4. Who comes to Kit's defense when Matthew gets angry about Kit's outfit?

5. Hannah is kind to Kit. What does she do that shows Kit kindness?

(see the answer keys)

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