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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you characterize Mrs. Blackett's demeanor?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Fragile.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Positive.

2. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
(a) He is friends with everyone.
(b) He is well-respected.
(c) He is like the father of the community.
(d) He is an outsider.

3. How does Mrs. Todd react to Joanna's revelation?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She is worried.
(d) She doesn't know what Joanna means.

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

5. How does Mrs. Blackett manage her advanced age?
(a) She continues to live an active life.
(b) She worries that she is becoming senile.
(c) She walks with a cane.
(d) She has William to help her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator find impressive about the Captain's retelling of Gaffett's story?

2. When does Joanna ask Mrs. Todd to return?

3. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?

4. What natural landscape influences life in the community?

5. What happens to Joanna's half of the family farm?

(see the answer key)

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