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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dencey's dress get a mark on it?
(a) She fell in a puddle.
(b) Ink spilled on it.
(c) She brushed up against a cask.
(d) A boy threw dirt at her.

2. What cruel reality does Dencey realize about Sammie's life?
(a) He is a slow learner.
(b) He has no one to care for him.
(c) He has a speech impediment.
(d) He has a club foot.

3. What does Tom agree to do in order to marry Lydia?
(a) Get a better job.
(b) Not go to sea again.
(c) Become a Quaker.
(d) Build a new house.

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

5. For what does Lydia chastise Dencey regarding the Oriental jars?
(a) For pouring milk in them.
(b) For kneeling to inspect them.
(c) For putting them in her room.
(d) For breaking one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lydia's brother with the twelve children?

2. For what length of time is Tom home on this visit?

3. Why does Lydia begin to avoid Tom?

4. Why does Sammie give the book back to Dencey?

5. Who takes care of Martha when she, too, falls ill?

(see the answer key)

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