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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Body of the Mine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is George Viccars' trade?
(a) A miner.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A journeyman tailor.
(d) A priest.

2. What is the condition of Anna's father when they find him?
(a) Alive, but with hypothermia.
(b) Dead, eaten by animals.
(c) Dead from self-inflicted wounds.
(d) Alive, but deranged.

3. What is the main argument of the rector's sermon after the scene at the old mine?
(a) That God is punishing them for their sins.
(b) That the village should stay and contain the plague.
(c) That there is no hope; they will all die together in the village.
(d) That those who are well should flee to a healthy village.

4. What does Anna ask for to help during delivery of Mary's baby?
(a) Forceps.
(b) Butter.
(c) Lotion.
(d) Chicken fat.

5. Why is Mem on her way to the Hadfields when Anna goes to see her?
(a) She is delivering a draught to Edward, who has a fever.
(b) She is going for a visit.
(c) She is going to help butcher a hog.
(d) She is delivering bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna say they should not give Mary during her labor?

2. Who is Anna referring to in this sentence? "She was a shrewd woman, in spite of all her superstitious fancies."

3. What does Anna notice about the will that the rector drew up for Jakob Merrill?

4. What is Anna's father sentenced to?

5. Under what charge is Anna's father brought to trial?

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