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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marguerite is awoken by the storm, what is the first thing she does?
(a) Reaches for the children.
(b) Reaches for her money.
(c) Reaches for her belongings.
(d) Reaches for her rosary.

2. How does Marguerite propose she reach Aunt Hespa for help in caring for Debby's burns?
(a) Walk across the frozen channel.
(b) Swim across the channel.
(c) Boat across the channel.
(d) Climb over the channel on an old rope bridge.

3. What unpleasant side effect does a storm have on the occupants of the Sargent home in part 3?
(a) It causes the animals to flee the area.
(b) It causes water to drip on the fire and cause smoke to fill the house.
(c) It causes wind to blow through cracks at the windows.
(d) It causes the fire to go out.

4. What chore does Caleb allow Marguerite to do that she often finds wearisome, though she refuses to tell Caleb, in Part 2?
(a) Corn grinding.
(b) Scraping animal hides.
(c) Potato digging.
(d) Drying fish.

5. In part 3, what gift did Ethan bring his father that causes joy for Marguerite?
(a) A new violin.
(b) New strings for his violin.
(c) Maple syrup.
(d) A record player.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is one of the ears of corn red?

2. In part 3, whose cruel comments have caused Marguerite to feel sad and old?

3. What is Passageewakeag?

4. Who is the main character of Calico Bush?

5. What is the name of the place where Marguerite and her grandmother end up after they run out of money?

(see the answer key)

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