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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 20-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street does Elias' house sit?
(a) Port Street.
(b) North Water Street.
(c) Bay View Street.
(d) South Harbor Street.

2. What behavior has Dencey exhibited lately that worries Lydia?
(a) Defiance.
(b) Sullenness.
(c) Giddiness.
(d) Depression.

3. What does Tom promise the twelve children in lieu of gifts?
(a) A short trip on the ship.
(b) Gifts the next time.
(c) Food from the ship.
(d) A shopping trip in town.

4. Why are Dencey and Sammie worried about the reading lessons?
(a) They are afraid that Dencey's mother won't approve.
(b) They are afraid that Injun Jill will find them.
(c) They are afraid that the church elders will find out what they are doing.
(d) They are afraid that they won't finish in time for Sammie to register for school.

5. What was the cause of the death of the person on the ship?
(a) Gunshot wound.
(b) Poisoning.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sammie offer to leave for Dencey?

2. What cruel reality does Dencey realize about Sammie's life?

3. Into what school does Lydia say she will try to get Sammie admitted?

4. How does Dencey plan to beg for Sammie's forgiveness?

5. Why did Tom not bring presents for the twelve children?

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