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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river is referred to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Providence River.
(b) Canadian River.
(c) Natchez River.
(d) The Mississippi.

2. Where are the Robertsons rumored to build the latest addition to their business?
(a) Honey Island Swamp.
(b) Madison City.
(c) Across Providence River.
(d) Near New Church.

3. How does Abigail see Margaret's son carrying himself?
(a) As an old man.
(b) As if he owns the world.
(c) As the young boy she grew up with.
(d) As if in fear.

4. What mammal does William see at the large freshwater lake in the middle of the swamp?
(a) Black panther.
(b) Bear.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Dog.

5. What does the owl have for supper in the first Book of Abigail?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Small bird.
(c) Squirrel.
(d) Mouse.

6. When did the forest fires take place in the Smokies?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) August.

7. What is like "stain on a sponge"?
(a) Dryness of the skin.
(b) The creeping night.
(c) Water spilled onto the porch.
(d) The light on the porch.

8. What are the names of Margaret's children?
(a) Robert, Nina, and Crissy.
(b) Will, Marge, and Nina.
(c) Johnny, Marge,and Crissy.
(d) Robert, Lena, and Oliver.

9. How many bedrooms does Annie count in the Howland home?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

10. When William is called to war, where does he go?
(a) France.
(b) Camp Reynolds in Savannah.
(c) Camp Martin in New Orleans.
(d) England.

11. What is the river compared to in the first Book of Abigail?
(a) A black pit of nothingness.
(b) A dried up stream.
(c) An old mirror.
(d) A roaring lion.

12. Who says, "liars' tongues drop off"?
(a) Annie.
(b) Abigail.
(c) William.
(d) Oliver.

13. In the first Book of Abigail, what does Abigail water?
(a) Pansies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Ferns.
(d) Geraniums.

14. Who says, "Not being pretty...it worries a girl"?
(a) Margaret.
(b) The older Abigail.
(c) Annie.
(d) The younger Abigail.

15. Who is best man at Abigail's wedding to Gregory Mason?
(a) Howland Campbell.
(b) Harry Armstrong.
(c) Calvin Robertson.
(d) Rufus Matthews.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first Book of Abigail, what month is it?

2. Which one of Margaret's children has Abigail recently seen in the first chapter?

3. What is a 'painter' as mentioned in the Book of William?

4. Who are Calvin and John Robertson?

5. What is Abigail's son's name?

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