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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Captain believe he knows "the truth" about life after death?
(a) His experiences while waiting for rescue from a shipwreck.
(b) His religious experiences.
(c) He himself had a near-death experience.
(d) He is a deeply religious man.

2. What does Mrs. Todd say she needs after a difficult afternoon at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A bit of camomile.
(b) A nice bath.
(c) A quiet evening.
(d) A long walk.

3. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?
(a) Her thoughts are flighty, and she can't concentrate enough to write.
(b) The noise from the procession has made her thoughts restless.
(c) The funeral procession has made her nostalgic.
(d) Her thoughts have become quite melancholy.

4. How does Captain Littlepage react to the narrator's comments?
(a) He is surprised that has had similar experiences.
(b) He firmly denies her explanation.
(c) He is glad she understands him.
(d) He is hurt that she doesn't believe him.

5. What time of year does the story take place?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Captain Littlepage, who else knows of Gaffett's story?

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

3. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?

4. Why does the narrator choose a new place to write?

5. How does Mrs. Todd react to the funeral procession?

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