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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume I, Chapters 1 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Sedgwick ascribe “the difference of character among the various races of the earth” in her preface (49)?
(a) Genetic superiority.
(b) Access to resources.
(c) Inborn morality.
(d) Documented history.

2. From which port does William purpose to leave for New England before he breaks ties with his uncle?
(a) Felixstowe.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Southampton.

3. Which of Sedgwick’s brothers first encouraged her to write, per Karcher?
(a) Theodore.
(b) Harry.
(c) Robert.
(d) Charles.

4. The comment that “Such men, inexperienced in the business of life, are like children” (60) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Analogy.

5. Which of the following is the name of the mother of Magawisca?
(a) Mononotto.
(b) Nelema.
(c) Monaco.
(d) Monoca.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “These letters contain tidings that have opened a long sealed fountain” (sic, 66) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following at Bethel are described as “its minstrels” (110)?

3. What name is given to William Fletcher’s estate outside Springfield?

4. The comment that “I have, in vain, attempted to…make her take part with Jennet; but as hopefully might you yoke a deer with an ox” (79) offers an example of which of the following?

5. Which of the following serves as Mononotto’s crest?

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