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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abby want to learn the embroidery stitches Marguerite learned to do in a convent in France?
(a) To decorate the collars of her new dresses.
(b) To make a fancy wedding dress.
(c) To decorate some napkins she is making for the home she will share with Ira.
(d) To impress her mother.

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

3. What gift does Hannah Welles feel Abby should have returned when she made the choice to marry Ira Sargent?
(a) Silk cloth Seth Jordan gave her.
(b) A bracelet Timothy gave her.
(c) The six teacups Ethan Jordan gave her.
(d) A pocketwatch Captain Hunt gave her.

4. What is Joel's largest concern as he lay disabled by his injury in part 4?
(a) That the fields will not be planted in time.
(b) That the Jordans will not help.
(c) That the Indians might come and take advantage of their vulnerability.
(d) That he cannot help care for the children.

5. What items has Seth Jordan given the Sargents to plant in their fields?
(a) Barley and potatoes.
(b) Turnips and radishes.
(c) Turnips and tomatoes.
(d) Potatoes and tomatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the girl in Aunt Hespa's song, Calico Bush?

2. What does Ira Sargent compare to pulling the teeth of a giant?

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

4. What gift did Ethan Jordan bring to Abby Welles upon his return from Portsmouth?

5. In what language does Marguerite sing her Christmas carols?

(see the answer key)

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