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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Champlain?
(a) A French aristocrat.
(b) A French priest.
(c) A French painter.
(d) A French explorer.

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

3. Off of what island is it said is the best fishing in Penobscot Bay?
(a) Monhegan.
(b) Mount Desert.
(c) Sunday Island.
(d) Isle au Haut.

4. What item of clothing does Aunt Hespa give to Marguerite at the end of part 2?
(a) A new dress.
(b) Stockings.
(c) Cotton underclothing.
(d) Boots.

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 work abilities.
(c) They compare the men's clothing.
(d) They compare the men's stamina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Hespa bring for Marguerite when she arrives at the Raising?

2. What is one of the things that delayed the sailing of the Isabella B prior to the Raising?

3. What unpleasant side effect does a storm have on the occupants of the Sargent home in part 3?

4. What work do the women indulge after the large meal is finished during the Raising?

5. What food does Patty expect to be served at the Jordans' corn shelling?

(see the answer key)

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