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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the nurse in Peace River Crossing tell Katherine when they meet?
(a) The weather is not good for birthing a baby.
(b) The baby will come out easily.
(c) It is an unlucky day to give birth.
(d) The nurse doubts Katherine's baby will be born alive.

2. In Chapter 5, whom does Katherine leave Juno with when she leaves?
(a) Bull.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mildred.
(d) A stranger.

3. What does Katherine decide to make Mike for lunch in Chapter 7?
(a) Chicken pot pie.
(b) Sandwiches.
(c) Steak.
(d) Soup.

4. Mike Flannigan works for _______________.
(a) The Northwest Territories Trade Union.
(b) The government.
(c) Himself.
(d) The Northwest Mounted police.

5. What does Mike say will likely follow the natural phenomenon that he and Katherine witness in Athabaska?
(a) A sunny day.
(b) A blizzard.
(c) A rainbow.
(d) Freezing rain.

6. What does Mike treat Katherine's wounds with after the fire?
(a) Bark.
(b) Tar.
(c) Tea.
(d) Medicine.

7. What natural phenomenon does Katherine witness in Athabaska?
(a) Aurora Borealis.
(b) A storm.
(c) A fire rainbow.
(d) A sun dog.

8. In Chapter 2, what has Johnny bought for Katherine in town?
(a) A purse.
(b) A gun.
(c) A pair of heavy-duty boots.
(d) A fur.

9. What does Katherine recall about the family home she is leaving behind?
(a) Its wooden floors.
(b) Its boarding room.
(c) The smell of freshly baked bread.
(d) Its pretty knick-knacks.

10. What do Katherine and other onlookers see destroyed by the fire?
(a) The new school.
(b) The village shop.
(c) An old statue.
(d) The church.

11. In Chapter 3, what does Mildred tell Katherine she describes well?
(a) Her childhood.
(b) The route to the nearest post office.
(c) How it feels to be in love.
(d) Her life in Boston.

12. In Chapter 7, what becomes a weekly event at Katherine's home?
(a) Book discussions.
(b) Knitting party.
(c) Prayer hour.
(d) Luncheons.

13. What does Mike bring Katherine as a gift in Chapter 3?
(a) Mackinaw pants.
(b) Moccasins.
(c) A parka.
(d) A toque.

14. What is Mildred's surname?
(a) MacDonald.
(b) McGregor.
(c) MacDougall.
(d) McKenna.

15. In Chapter 11, what does Katherine do as she travels to the spot Mike told her would be safe?
(a) She prays.
(b) She yells for help.
(c) She drinks some water.
(d) She stops by the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's surname?

2. Who tells Katherine that they are experiencing the worst winter is fifty years?

3. What do the Flannigans name their daughter?

4. The Indians used the cheesecloth that the Flannigans gave them for _____________.

5. Whom does Joe blame for Tommy's death?

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