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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William mention he is intending to build?

2. Where is Kit traveling from on the Dolphin?

3. How many days does it take the boat to make its way up the river to Wethersfield?

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

5. What familiar person does Kit meet again at the Meeting House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Kit think Mercy plays in the Wood household?

2. Who are the Cruffs?

3. How does Judith respond when Rachel suggests that she share her bed with Kit?

4. How does Kit feel when William Ashby comes to court her?

5. What happens when Kit first arrives in Wethersfield?

6. Who are the new people that Kit meets after prayer meeting?

7. Who in the community and in the Wood family is expected to go to prayer meeting?

8. How does Nat first meet Hannah?

9. How is the town of Saybrook described?

10. What leisure activity is John shocked to discover Kit does and why is he shocked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liberty is an important aspect of the colonists' lives. Please: 1) Explain why liberty is so highly valued by the colonists, 2) Give some examples of how the colonists see liberty in their daily lives, and 3) Name one major symbol of liberty that the colonists esteem.

Essay Topic 2

The role of women in the Colonies involved a lot of work. Please give some examples from the text that show the role of women. Compare and contrast the ways Kit adapts to this and her ability to do the work required to Judith and her ability.

Essay Topic 3

Define narrative voice and the three most common types of narrative mode. What narrative mode is used in this novel? Please state whether or not you agree with the narrative mode the author uses in this novel and why.

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