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What initial reaction does Nelly's father have when she is born?

• A) Joy
• B) Indifference
• C) Anger
• D) Fear

How does Nelly's mother respond when the father considers drowning her?

• A) She cheers him on
• B) She weeps
• C) She ignores him
• D) She helps him

What change does the family experience after the narrator is named Nelly?

• A) They become wealthier
• B) They find more food
• C) They receive pigs from the uncle
• D) They lose their home

What skill does Nelly boast about in relation to catching eels?

• A) She knows where their burrows are
• B) She can swim faster than anyone
• C) She has special bait
• D) She can catch them with her hands

How does Nelly feel about Drogo the Tanner's apprentice?

• A) She admires him
• B) She is indifferent to him
• C) She dislikes him
• D) She wants to be his friend

What does Nelly do when Drogo pushes her off the wharf?

• A) She swims away
• B) She screams for help
• C) She grabs his foot and pulls him under
• D) She drowns

What does Drogo learn about Nelly after the incident in the water?

• A) She is afraid of water
• B) She cannot swim
• C) She is stronger than she looks
• D) She is kind-hearted

How does Nelly respond to Drogo after saving him?

• A) She becomes friends with him
• B) She ignores him
• C) She tells everyone what happened
• D) She asks for a reward

What does Nelly think about the way Drogo shows off his legs?

• A) She finds it amusing
• B) She is impressed
• C) She is annoyed
• D) She is proud