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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Greta's father get the knife?

2. What do the men believe Anthony is trying to say?

3. Who suggests the ladies do something to celebrate?

4. To what animal does Retha's mother compare Anthony?

5. What did Mrs. Stanton sell to pay for an agent in London?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Greta's father tell her about the kitten?

2. Why does Mrs. Morrill wish Greta "safe passage"?

3. How does Christine describe her feelings about her twelfth birthday to Greta?

4. Why is Greta sad when Mrs. Morrill gives her one of Princess' kittens?

5. How does Mrs. Stanton get in to see the duke?

6. Why do the names Ansel Cornwall and Leah Cornwall sound familiar to Greta?

7. What does Mrs. Stanton take with her to Halifax?

8. Why has Mrs. Stanton come to Little Valley?

9. What does Greta's father say when she asks him if there will be any more heavy fogs soon?

10. Why do the men bring strange sailors to Anthony's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Talk about the role of Rosie, the cow, in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

When Greta first meets Retha's father, he cautions her to be very careful while she is in Blue Cove. Why is it so important that Greta not be hurt while she is in Blue Cove?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the silver salt spoon. Where did the Morrills find it? Where did Greta find it?

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