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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kit describe her Aunt's home?
(a) As large, ornate and gaudy.
(b) As large but sparsely furnished.
(c) As dirty and run-down.
(d) As small but splendid.

2. What does William mention he is intending to build?
(a) A new wagon.
(b) A house for himself.
(c) A plantation.
(d) A chicken coop.

3. Which members of the Wethersfield community are expected to go to the meeting?
(a) Adults only.
(b) Women only.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Men only.

4. What day is prayer meeting held?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

5. Where do Kit's father and mother meet?
(a) In England.
(b) In the Colony.
(c) In Jamaica.
(d) In Barbados.

Short Answer Questions

1. After observing the Cruffs, how does Kit view them?

2. Who teaches Kit how to read?

3. What does the overseer of Kit's grandfather's plantation do?

4. Why does Kit jump off the boat and into the water in Chapter 1?

5. How does John react when hearing that Kit can read and what she reads?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kit feel when William Ashby comes to court her?

2. What is the reaction Kit receives when she jumps into the water to rescue the dropped doll?

3. How does Judith respond when Rachel suggests that she share her bed with Kit?

4. Who are the Cruffs?

5. What do the inspectors do after they are angered by what they see at the dame school?

6. What does Judith share about the person who lives in the little house near the marshy pond?

7. How is the town of Saybrook described?

8. Why are the schoolmaster and reverend upset when they come to the class to observe Mercy and Kit teaching?

9. How does Rachel respond when she learns that Kit is spending time with Hannah?

10. What causes a tense moment between Dr. Bulkeley and Matthew while they are dining together at the Woods' house after prayer meeting?

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