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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapter 16 ("A Winged Steed") through Chapter 18 ("Repairs and Fortifications").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, "Bounty and Peril," the family works at "threshing" and "winnowing" a crop (268). What does this mean that they are doing?
(a) They harvest the crop and then plow the field under to rest.
(b) They separate the usable from the non-usuable parts of the plant.
(c) They separate older from younger plants so that the younger plants can keep growing.
(d) They use a crushing machine to grind the crop into flour.

2. In Chapter 13, "Unpleasant Tasks," what new construction particularly pleases Elizabeth?
(a) A new roof for Falconhurst.
(b) An indoor fireplace at Rock House.
(c) A separate shelter for the animals at Falconhurst.
(d) An aqueduct to bring fresh water to Rock House.

3. How does the family celebrate the special occasion in Chapter 12, "Anniversary"?
(a) With an all-day religious service.
(b) With a cruise aboard the pinnace.
(c) With their first cake on the island.
(d) With an athletic competition.

4. In Chapter 18, "Repairs and Fortifications," what has damaged the crops, bridge, and aqueduct?
(a) A storm.
(b) Neglect.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Buffalo.

5. In Chapter 13, "Unpleasant Tasks," what problem does the narrator solve at Rock House?
(a) The lack of a secure front door.
(b) Venting smoke from the fire.
(c) The smell from the animals housed there.
(d) A lack of light.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Elizabeth so frightened when the narrator has the boys fire the pinnace's cannon?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 16, "A Winged Steed," what does the narrator announce that the boys are allowed to do without him?

3. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what new bird does the family add to their flock?

4. In Chapter 11, "Our Estates," what kind of fish arrives in large numbers?

5. In Chapter 11, "Our Estates," who suggests making a cave for a winter home?

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