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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they leave the desert, where does the Shepherd leave Much-Afraid and her traveling companions to continue alone?
(a) On the other side of the water.
(b) By the pyramids.
(c) At the foot of the mountains.
(d) On the shore of a great sea.

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

3. Although Much-Afraid agrees to go with the two strange women the Shepherd has chosen for her traveling companions, what won't she do?
(a) She won't hold their hands.
(b) She won't talk to them.
(c) She won't walk beside them.
(d) She won't look at them.

4. When Much-Afraid called out to the Shepherd, what did He do to the four attackers?
(a) He imprisoned them in the pyramids.
(b) He threw Pride down into the water and the other three ran away.
(c) He captured them and sent them back to the valley.
(d) He threw them all down into the water.

5. Who tried to prevent her from making the journey to the High Places?
(a) The Fearling Family.
(b) Her neighbor.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seasonal changes were taking place on the other side of the water?

2. How does Much-Afraid react to the companions the Shepherd chose for her on her journey to the High Places?

3. What does the Shepherd say Much-Afraid will be able to do when she is at the Highest Place?

4. Who will tell her when it is time to leave for her journey?

5. As she faced the precipice, what was the assault on Much-Afraid from her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deterred the Fearling family from their evil plot to prevent Much-Afraid from leaving with the Shepherd?

2. Why was Much-Afraid so insistent she was not going to call the Shepherd for help as she stood at the bottom of the precipice?

3. What did Much-Afraid find growing in her heart?

4. Where was the Shepherd going to take Much-Afraid to get away from her family and start a new life?

5. What did Much-Afraid fear most about her family?

6. What did Sorrow and Suffering suggest to help Much-Afraid's injury heal so she could finish the trip up the precipice?

7. Why is Much-Afraid so excited at the end of Chapter 8?

8. What did Much-Afraid do before she and the twin sisters continued on their journey?

9. The next time Much-Afraid was confronted by one of the Fearlings it was at the Old Sea Wall. What happened?

10. What unexpected and unpleasant surprise did Much-Afraid find when she and her companions got to the Great Precipice and realized they had to climb it to get to the High Places?

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