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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Willy get off the wagon?
(a) Once they are in New York.
(b) When Horace pulls up to a boarding house and tells her to get out.
(c) Once they are on the ferry.
(d) When they arrive at Horace's destination.

2. Who does Willy see when she wakes from her faint?
(a) A British soldier.
(b) William.
(c) Her father.
(d) Colonel Ledyard.

3. What does Willy's mother say about Willy's dress?
(a) She has almost outgrown the dress.
(b) She has to patch the sleeve.
(c) She has to change from it into her milking britches.
(d) She needs to fix the hem.

4. What does Willy drop on the beach near her boat?
(a) The shoes.
(b) The message from Captain Ivers.
(c) The coat.
(d) The dress.

5. What does Willy do immediately after her visitor leaves?
(a) Goes to the barn to feed the chickens.
(b) Makes something to eat.
(c) Lies down and cries.
(d) Packs up her belongings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy suddenly think might be possible?

2. Why does William mistake Willy for a boy?

3. What does Willy promise to Betsy that she will do?

4. What does Willy fear about the woman in Canvas Town?

5. What does Willy's mother say is safer for Jordan than fighting?

(see the answer key)

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