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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pairs of shoes does Dolly tell Aunt Hespa there are for her children and Marguerite that winter in Part 2?
(a) Two pair for four children and none for Marguerite.
(b) One pair for two children and one for Marguerite.
(c) Three pair for five children and two for Marguerite.
(d) Enough for everyone.

2. Why is the roof of the cave darkened?
(a) There have been many fires inside the cave.
(b) The bears have rubbed against it, staining it with the oils from their coats.
(c) The damp has caused a growth of mold.
(d) The Indians have drawn on it.

3. What does grit mean as used in Part 1 of this novel?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Foreigner.
(d) Courage.

4. What does Hannah Welles claim is tempting Providence in Part 2?
(a) Ignoring the advice of neighbors.
(b) Allowing Aunt Hepsa to sew a cut on Jacob's head.
(c) Living so close to a known Indian burial ground.
(d) Moving into the new house after blood was spilled in the doorway.

5. What work do the women indulge after the large meal is finished during the Raising?
(a) Darning socks.
(b) Knitting and patchwork.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Morses?

2. What is a bound-out girl?

3. What is Passageewakeag?

4. In part 2, what do the men spend most of their evenings doing?

5. Who tells Marguerite she did the right thing after her encounter with the bear?

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