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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Under which pretense does Mrs. Todd come to the schoolhouse to visit the narrator?
(a) She needs some advice.
(b) She is looking for tansy.
(c) She is looking for plantains.
(d) She has an herbal mixture for the narrator.
2. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?
(a) A walk on a familiar forest path.
(b) Becoming acquainted with a single person.
(c) Coming home.
(d) Getting to know a friend better.
3. Who does the narrator say comes and goes past the schoolhouse window?
(a) Captain Littlepage.
(b) The sheep.
(c) Mrs. Todd.
(d) Mrs. Todd's customers.
4. How would you characterize William's demeanor?
(a) Solemn.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Shy.
5. What made the narrator choose Dunnet Landing for her visit?
(a) Its sense of neighborhood and the pleasant cottages.
(b) The friendly people.
(c) The peacefulness of the little village.
(d) Its closeness to the ocean.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
2. How does Mrs. Blackett manage her advanced age?
3. Who is Nathan?
4. How old does the Captain say he is?
5. What conclusion about the narrator's beliefs can be drawn from her conversation with Captain Littlepage?
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