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

2. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?
(a) With Mrs. Todd.
(b) In the schoolhouse.
(c) With Mrs. Begg.
(d) In a small, family-run hotel.

3. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?
(a) He believes that seafaring is dangerous.
(b) He believes that sailors cannot be trusted.
(c) He tends not to believe in life after death.
(d) He tends to believe in life after death.

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

5. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?
(a) The other community members respect her for her knowledge.
(b) The other community members see her as an outsider.
(c) The other community members come to her for advice.
(d) The other community members find her to be loud and gossipy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?

2. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?

3. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

4. Who does the narrator say comes and goes past the schoolhouse window?

5. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?

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