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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume II, Chapters 1 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Karcher cite as historical antecedent for Magawisca (24)?
(a) Pocahontas.
(b) Nanye-hi.
(c) Sacagawea.
(d) Lozen.

2. The word “rill” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Small stream.
(b) Large stream.
(c) Small rain.
(d) Large rain.

3. How high does the novel note the tallest of Boston’s hills stands?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) 142 feet.
(c) 138 feet.
(d) 80 feet.

4. “The only merit claimed by the present writer” in Sedgwick’s preface is which of the following (48)?
(a) Rigorous editing for style and content.
(b) Detailed review of available materials.
(c) Scrupulous adherence to historical documentation.
(d) Extravagant departure from inherited norms.

5. How many days does it take Mononotto’s party to reach the Husatonick after raiding Bethel?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year does William Fletcher leave Boston to settle in the area of Springfield?

2. What does Gardiner describe as “the ruling passion of her sex,” of women (254)?

3. The comment that “Such men, inexperienced in the business of life, are like children” (60) offers an example of which of the following?

4. Hope Leslie’s comment that “‘It is a night,’ she continued, looking up at the bright moon, ‘to make one long to soar—so I will just spread my wings, and leave you to crawl on the earth’” (222) offers an example of which of the following?

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

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