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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marguerite only use French when she is alone?
(a) The Sargents do not approve of her use of the foreign tongue.
(b) She wants to surprise the Sargents by teaching the language to the children.
(c) She wants to keep it private, only for herself.
(d) The Sargents cannot understand, therefore she is trying to be polite.

2. What are the mugs made of that Aunt Hespa serves milk in after Marguerite's ordeal in the channel saving the cows?
(a) Crystal.
(b) Glass.
(c) Wood.
(d) Pewter.

3. To what does Caleb often compare Marguerite to, suggesting his thoughts as to her trustworthiness?
(a) Englishmen.
(b) Scots.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Indians.

4. What is one of the things that delayed the sailing of the Isabella B prior to the Raising?
(a) Abby Welles had a fever.
(b) Timothy Welles injured his hand.
(c) Ira Sargent suffered a snake bite.
(d) Ethan Jordan broke his leg.

5. What do the children talk about as they watch the men work at the Raising?
(a) They compare the men's tools.
(b) They compare the men's clothing.
(c) They compare the men's stamina.
(d) They compare the men's work abilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marguerite think of her reflection after having not seen herself for many months?

2. What sport does Caleb indulge in that has resulted in great amounts of meat to be dried for winter use?

3. What chore does Caleb allow Marguerite to do that she often finds wearisome, though she refuses to tell Caleb, in Part 2?

4. What does Marguerite point out in the night sky to the children?

5. Who plays the fiddle during Marguerite's visit at Aunt Hespa's?

(see the answer key)

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