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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 14-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sammie admits to Dencey that he cannot read, he is being _________________.
(a) Bold.
(b) Dishonest.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Vulnerable.

2. What book does Dencey give to Sammie?
(a) Robinson Crusoe.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Pilgrim's Progress.
(d) Little Women.

3. What happens to the baby of the man who died on the ship?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is kidnapped.
(c) He gets malaria.
(d) He develops heart trouble.

4. Lydia accuses Dencey of falsely worshiping which objects?
(a) The cameo brooch.
(b) The gold necklace.
(c) The pocket watch.
(d) The Oriental jars.

5. What names does Sammie Jetsam call Dencey?
(a) Darkie and Portugee Girl.
(b) Darkie and Tattletale.
(c) Darkie and Dimwit.
(d) Teacher's Pet and Portugee Girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Elias tell Dencey that frightens her for the first time?

2. How long does Tom expect to be gone on this whaling trip?

3. What does Tom agree to do in order to marry Lydia?

4. All the local children are afraid of ____________.

5. What is Dencey's mother's name?

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