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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellie is
(a) The young daughter of Peter, the poorest man in the village.
(b) The young daughter of Jim Wallace.
(c) The young daughter of Sam, the white school teacher.
(d) The young daughter of Sam, the poorest man in the village.

2. Before he travels to the village, Mark Brian
(a) Writes letters to his family.
(b) Reconsiders his decision to live in the village.
(c) Suns himself while waiting for Jim to arrive.
(d) Carefully tends to the boat.

3. On behalf of Calamity Bill, Mark Brian refuses
(a) The offer of a suit for his burial.
(b) The offer of a coffin the loggers built.
(c) The offer of a ride from the hospital boat.
(d) The offer of help cremating the body.

4. What happens when the vicar prays for help about the decayed vicarage?
(a) He receives a loan from the church.
(b) He receives a letter from the Bishop that same afternoon.
(c) Indians arrive to help him rebuild.
(d) He decides his faith is waning.

5. Ironically, Sam's drinking causes
(a) HIs wife to insist that their daughter go to school.
(b) His wife to insist that he attend Alcholics Anonymous.
(c) His wife to leave him for another man.
(d) His wife to insist that their son go to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mark Brian believes the swimmer's fate is

2. What does Mark Brian do that captures Jim's attention?

3. What is Mrs. Hudson's fear for her granddaughter, who is getting married?

4. Who travels up the river with Mark and the Bishop?

5. Why does Jim plan to get drunk after the funeral?

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