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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 8. The Beckoning Hands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Beckoning Hands" who does the pirate want to live with?
(a) His wife and daughter, Caroline.
(b) The old lady.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

2. What direction do Caleb and his two shipmates head?
(a) Towards Boston.
(b) Away from harbor.
(c) Towards Charleston.
(d) Towards Jamestown.

3. Where is the man from who White Cloud nurses back to health from?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Spain.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Italy.

4. Why is Caleb prevented from fighting in the war in "Currituck Jack"?
(a) He's disabled.
(b) His religion.
(c) He is too old.
(d) His job.

5. What is the mansion from "The Beckoning Hands" connected to?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The shore.
(c) The road.
(d) The town's hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tree in Edenton a landmark for?

2. Who comes to stay at the mansion in "The Beckoning Hands"?

3. What information does Whedbee begin "The Affair at Brownrigg Mill" with?

4. What does Tim notice about the mill?

5. What do children begin to see the following New Year's in the window at the mansion?

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