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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Catherine's mother is referenced in a conversation?
(a) Quilts she brought to the marriage.
(b) The way she could dance.
(c) Her blueberry pies.
(d) Her silky hair.

2. What does Catherine make for the new baby?
(a) A sweater.
(b) Booties.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A cap.

3. What time of year is it when Chapter 10 begins?
(a) The beginning of the school year.
(b) Christmas vacation.
(c) The end of the school year.
(d) Halloween.

4. To whom is the new Mrs. Hall compared?
(a) The first Mrs. Hall.
(b) Mrs. Shipman.
(c) Mrs. Hanson.
(d) Aunt Lucy.

5. What does Uncle Jack do that Ann finds offensive?
(a) Talks with his mouth full.
(b) Tells a joke.
(c) Tracks mud on the floor.
(d) Wipes his nose on his shirt sleeve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine procure from the Jewish man?

2. What does Ann ban from the Hall household?

3. What gift does Ann give to Catherine?

4. Where does Mr. Hall go to trade wares and make purchases?

5. How long is Mr. Hall gone on his business trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances that precipitate Catherine's leaving home?

2. How does the author use flashbacks to help communicate Catherine's feelings about the death of her mother and baby brother?

3. What is the symbolism of the blue bonnet that Catherine wears in Chapter 18?

4. What is the reason for Mr. Hall's delayed return from Boston?

5. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Catherine's comments about quilts?

6. How is trust exhibited between Mr. Hall and Mr. Shipman?

7. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

8. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Cassie getting cold after swimming?

9. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.

10. How do the Shipman and Hall families hold up in the aftermath of Cassie's death?

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