The Country of the Pointed Firs Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Country of the Pointed Firs Test | Final Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Mrs. Caplin.
(c) Captain Bowden.
(d) Sarah Jane Blackett.

2. What does the narrator say the idle lobster boats tied up at the shoreline seem to be doing at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) Waiting for work.
(b) Taking an afternoon bath.
(c) Taking an afternoon nap in the sun.
(d) Soaking in the sun.

3. What hobby of Elijah's surprises the narrator?
(a) He paints.
(b) He knits.
(c) He cooks.
(d) He crochets.

4. With whom does Mrs. Todd go to visit Joanna in Chapter 13?
(a) The sea captain.
(b) The minister.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

5. Why doesn't the plant Mrs. Todd mentioned thrive at the Bowden's?
(a) The climate isn't right.
(b) The Bowdens don't take care of it.
(c) There isn't enough sunlight.
(d) It doesn't get enough water.

6. How long does Joanna stay isolated?
(a) 5 years.
(b) Until she dies.
(c) Until she becomes ill.
(d) 10 years.

7. Where is the event held?
(a) Bowden Park.
(b) North County.
(c) North Country.
(d) Dunnet Hill.

8. What does Elijah tell the narrator about his love interests?
(a) He would like to remarry if he found the right companion.
(b) He has no interest in remarrying.
(c) He would like to meet someone new, but Dunnet Landing is too small.
(d) He has given up looking for someone new.

9. What specialty is revealed during the dessert course?
(a) A chocolate cake made using the Bowdens' own recipe.
(b) A gingerbread model of the Bowdens' homestead.
(c) A gingerbread model of Dunnet Landing.
(d) A chocolate model of the Bowdens' garden.

10. What do the narrator, Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett conclude is the only drawback to the day?
(a) That Sarah Jane was there.
(b) That they couldn't stay longer.
(c) That there wasn't more singing.
(d) That William did not attend.

11. Where is the narrator at the opening of Chapter 20?
(a) At the schoolhouse.
(b) At Mrs. Todd's.
(c) On the shore.
(d) At the wharf.

12. What reason do the visitors give for not having seen as many older guests as they would have hoped?
(a) Maybe the older guests don't enjoy the reunions as much as they used to.
(b) Maybe the older guests can no longer make the long journey.
(c) Maybe there aren't as many older guests to come anymore.
(d) Maybe the older guests are being replaced by the younger generation.

13. Why doesn't Sant make the most of his potential?
(a) His illness.
(b) His father's alcoholism.
(c) Financial reasons.
(d) Lack of ambition.

14. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?
(a) A jacket.
(b) An herbal mixture.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) A glass of water.

15. Why is the narrator surprised by the invitation?
(a) She doesn't feel she belongs to the community.
(b) She isn't a member of the family.
(c) She doesn't have anything to wear.
(d) The departure is so soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is going on as the narrator is on her walk?

2. Where does Joanna go after the engagement is broken?

3. How does the narrator react to Joanna's story?

4. Which word best describes the furnishings in the best room in Elijah's house?

5. What advice does Joanna give Mrs. Todd?

(see the answer keys)

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