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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. When does Lisbeth learn hand clapping games in the slave quarters?

2. In Chapter 8, who gets blamed for spilling water when there are guests for dinner?

3. What is the name of the girl who is supposed to watch Elizabeth after Jack is born?

4. Which of the girls in Miss Taylor's class is awkward?

5. How many times does Jeb Martin whip Mattie the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instructions does Mattie give Samuel before he leaves for the Anderson plantation?

2. What instructions does Mrs. Gray give Mattie after the baby is born?

3. What favor does Mattie ask Mrs. Ann?

4. How does Lisbeth get Jack and his friends to stop harassing Samuel?

5. How do the residents of Fair Oaks honor the Sunday Sabbath?

6. What sorts of topics are young ladies allowed and not allowed to talk about with young men?

7. How does Samuel learn to read?

8. What does Ann tell Lisbeth's about her mother?

9. In Chapter 6, what does Mattie tell Lisbeth to do when Mattie is gone and Lisbeth misses her?

10. Where is Mattie when Samuel leaves Fair Oaks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lisbeth blithely discussed a dance and its importance while Jordan was sick. Is Lisbeth a naturally selfish, insensitive girl?

Essay Topic 2

Matthew asks Lisbeth if she is happy in Ohio. Does Lisbeth ever regret the decisions she has made--marrying Matthew and moving to Ohio?

Essay Topic 3

Lisbeth breaks off her engagement with Edward. What are the main reasons for her decision?

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