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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

As Reverend Buckminster falls off the cliff, Turner sees deeply into his eyes. What experience, earlier in the narrative, is echoed by this moment? (from Chapter 10)

Turner looking into the eyes of Mr. Stonecrop.

Turner looking into the eyes of the whale.

Turner looking into the eyes of Mrs. Cobb.

Turner looking into the eyes of his mother.

2.

Given what has happened or been referred to in the narrative at this point, what is Reverend Buckminster referring to when he mentions "contagion" in his sermon? (from Chapter 6)

The black people on Malaga Island.

Willis' obsession with baseball.

Mr. Stonecrop's greed and materialism.

Mrs. Cobb's obsession with death.

3.

Narration describes how ashes from the burning of buildings on Malaga Island falls on the town of Phippsburg. What narrative element in this section can be seen as having a metaphoric parallel to the falling ashes, and why? (from Chapter 11)

The trip to Pownal: both are associated with the death of Reverend Griffin.

The move to Mrs. Cobb's: both are associated with the death of Reverend Buckminster.

The meeting at the church: both it and the falling ashes are associated with the end of the Malaga community.

The snow: both the ashes and the snow are associated with death.

4.

What happened to Mr. Stonecrop? (from Chapter 12)

His business failed, and he had to leave town.

He got caught trying to set fire to Mrs. Cobb's house, and left town before he could be criminally charged.

He was facing criminal charges for his role in what happened to the inhabitants of Malaga Island, and had to leave town.

His business prospered, and he ran away with the proceeds.

5.

Which of the visitors to Malaga Island does Lizzie's grandfather have the most in common with, and why? (from Chapter 2)

Sheriff Elwell: they are both lawmen.

Mr. Stonecrop: they are both interested in the prosperity of Phippsburg.

Deacon Hurd: they both have young sons.

Reverend Buckminster: they are both ministers.

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