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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made the Fearlings finally leave Much-Afraid's cottage?
(a) The threat they would be arrested.
(b) The fear they killed Much-Afraid.
(c) The threat that the Shepherd would be called.
(d) They were tired of picking on her.

2. What did the Shepherd say to Much-Afraid as they walked among the flowers?
(a) "Stop and smell the flowers."
(b) "Humble yourself."
(c) "Smell the sweetness of the lovely flowers."
(d) "You are the most treasured flower of all."

3. How did Much-Afraid and her companions cross the place in the path that had completely broken away?
(a) A plank had been laid across the open area.
(b) They swung from ropes.
(c) Someone built a stone bridge.
(d) They jumped.

4. How did Much-Afraid begin to feel about the desolate surroundings along the Shores of Loneliness?
(a) She started to feel joy in what she saw.
(b) She thought it was terrible, but went becuase she had to.
(c) She hated the desolation.
(d) She was homesick for the green valley.

5. How does Much-Afraid react to the companions the Shepherd chose for her on her journey to the High Places?
(a) She says she'd rather be with the Fearlings.
(b) She insists that the Shepherd go instead of them.
(c) She wants to give them new names.
(d) She is not pleased, because they are different in many ways.

6. How did Much-Afraid feel at the first sight of the majestic mountains?
(a) All the answers are correct.
(b) She fell to her knees and worshiped.
(c) She was in awe of their beauty.
(d) She was filled with joy and thankfulness.

7. How did the rest of her family feel when they realized Much-Afraid had gone with the Shepherd?
(a) They were jealous.
(b) They were happy to be rid of her.
(c) They wanted to join her.
(d) They missed her.

8. Why isn't Mrs. Valiant afraid of the Fearlings?
(a) She is a follower of the Shepherd.
(b) She is a very strong woman.
(c) She is afraid, but good at faking it.
(d) She is married to the Sheriff.

9. What did Much-Afraid realize after Suffering asked her what she did that morning when she went off by herself and found the red flower?
(a) She realized she was stronger than she thought.
(b) She realized she was acting like a big baby.
(c) She realized she was not practicing the second letter of the alphabet of Love.
(d) She realized she was holding everyone back.

10. How does the Shepherd compare the flowers to the human soul?
(a) The most wonderful of all may never be seen by another person.
(b) The King of Love reveres that which stands out the most.
(c) Everyone loves to see the most beautiful.
(d) Human's must be careful not to be crushed like the flowers.

11. What seasonal changes were taking place on the other side of the water?
(a) A springtime awakening of green and colorful flowers.
(b) Steam rose from the ground as summer heated the earth.
(c) The trees were painted with all the colors of autumn.
(d) Winter had covered the earth with pure white and the trees with ice.

12. What did Much-Afraid do after refusing to go down the trail?
(a) Called the Shepherd.
(b) She decided to take a nap.
(c) Stomped her foot and said she wouldn't go.
(d) Asked if she could see the map to make sure they were going the right way.

13. Who did Much-Afraid see when she looked over the edge of the precipice?
(a) Resentment and Pride.
(b) Pride and Craven Fear.
(c) Craven Fear and Self-Pity.
(d) All five of her enemies.

14. Where does the Shepherd plant the seed?
(a) At the foot of the mountains.
(b) In the infertile soil of the valley.
(c) In the main character's heart.
(d) In the fertile soil of the valley.

15. How did Much-Afraid feel after listening to the things Pride said about the Shepherd and her journey?
(a) She felt repulsed by Pride.
(b) She felt shame for leaving the Valley.
(c) She felt embarrasment that she trusted the Shepherd.
(d) She felt like his words were the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the song Much-Afraid read after awakening during the night?

2. What changes were taking place in Much-Afraid as she walked along the Shores of Loneliness?

3. After seeing what was growing in her heart, Much-Afraid built another altar and laid what upon it?

4. What did Much-Afraid do when she found the Shepherd at the trysting place?

5. Who else did the Shepherd say had come the way of the desert by the pyramids?

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