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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distracts the narrator from her work later in the day after the funeral procession?
(a) A visit from Mrs. Todd.
(b) A shopping trip.
(c) A visit from Captain Littlepage.
(d) The sheep in the schoolyard.

2. What does Captain Littlepage say about the townspeople?
(a) They lead simple lives.
(b) They have been good friends.
(c) They are good people.
(d) They think they know everything.

3. What does the narrator find impressive about the Captain's retelling of Gaffett's story?
(a) His attention to detail.
(b) His skepticism.
(c) His sense of nostalgia.
(d) His bright eyes and vigor in storytelling.

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

5. Where is Joanna buried?
(a) At sea.
(b) In Dunnet Landing.
(c) On the island.
(d) In the churchyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?

2. How does Captain Littlepage react to the narrator's comments?

3. What does the narrator remark that the seamen's minds seem to be fixed on?

4. When did the story of Joanna occur?

5. How does the narrator imagine Elijah bringing home the furnishings?

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