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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 24, 1881, through January 11, 1882.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is overflowing in the pockets of Sarah's father's pocket at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cash.
(b) Debt.
(c) Soil.
(d) Hope.

2. Why does a doctor refuse to amputate Clover's arm?
(a) He does not have the tools.
(b) Clover begs them to not let him.
(c) It is too late.
(d) It would kill Clover.

3. What color sunbonnet does Sarah always wear?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

4. How do Sarah's parents feel after Clover's death?
(a) Ready to move on.
(b) Full of guilt.
(c) Weighed down.
(d) In a daze.

5. How old is Harlan at the beginning of the book?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah agree to teach Savannah?

2. What is Captain Elliot's first name?

3. What does Clover die of?

4. Why does Ernest lose a leg?

5. What color sunbonnet has Sarah always longed for?

(see the answer key)

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