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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion about the narrator's beliefs can be drawn from her conversation with Captain Littlepage?
(a) She does not believe in life after death.
(b) She believes that sailors cannot be trusted.
(c) She believes that the Captain is crazy.
(d) She tends not to believe in Gaffert's story.

2. Which characteristic does the narrator notice first about Elijah?
(a) Suspiciousness.
(b) Friendliness.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Warmth.

3. What does Joanna reveal to Mrs. Todd?
(a) That she has decided to stay on the island.
(b) That she has fallen ill.
(c) That she has committed the ultimate sin.
(d) That she has decided to return to Dunnet Landing.

4. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?
(a) Plainly.
(b) Like an old sea captain.
(c) Sloppily.
(d) Elegantly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say about Gaffett's experience?

2. What does the narrator encounter on Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?

3. How does the narrator engage Elijah in conversation?

4. What does Elijah tell the narrator about his love interests?

5. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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