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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Matthew Wood finds out how much luggage Kit has brought with her, what is his response?
(a) He thinks it is a bit much, but that she is a growing girl.
(b) He does not really care either way.
(c) He finds it wasteful and sinful.
(d) He thinks it is funny.

2. What happens when Kit begins to help with the chores?
(a) She is not very fast at the chores, but they get done.
(b) She finds them difficult and is not very good at them.
(c) She is bad at a few but excellent at the cooking.
(d) She helps greatly and makes everthing easier.

3. What hurtful thing does Judith say about her cousin her first night there?
(a) That Kit is just a spoiled farm girl.
(b) That Kit is not very pretty.
(c) That Kit is not very nice.
(d) That Kit should have been a boy; it would be more helpful.

4. What is Kit's initial reaction to Wethersfield?
(a) She is disappointed by the small town.
(b) She is enthralled by its beauty.
(c) She is overwhelmed by how big it is.
(d) She is excited to be there.

5. Who is the only member of the Wood family not expected to attend prayer meeting?
(a) Judith.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news from the town selectmen does Mercy have for Kit when she returns home from the Great Meadow?

2. In Chapter 7, what do Mercy and Judith tell Kit when the guests are gone?

3. What happens to Kit's grandfather that causes his death?

4. What is Kit surprised to hear when they are leaving her first prayer meeting?

5. How does Kit describe her Aunt's home?

(see the answer key)

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