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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Elijah engage in his hobby?
(a) During fishing season.
(b) During the off-season from fishing.
(c) At night.
(d) In the mornings.

2. When does the narrator need to have her writing project finished?
(a) Before the publisher comes to visit.
(b) By the end of the month.
(c) By the end of the season.
(d) By the time the publisher writes to request her manuscript.

3. What do the narrator, Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett conclude is the only drawback to the day?
(a) That Sarah Jane was there.
(b) That they couldn't stay longer.
(c) That there wasn't more singing.
(d) That William did not attend.

4. Why doesn't Sant make the most of his potential?
(a) Lack of ambition.
(b) His illness.
(c) His father's alcoholism.
(d) Financial reasons.

5. What does the narrator stop to study on her walk?
(a) The flight of the bird.
(b) The fishermen baiting trawls.
(c) The sound of the waves.
(d) The lines and strength of the Miranda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?

2. What name do Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Fosdick use when referring to Joanna?

3. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?

4. How do the people of Dunnett Landing feel about having company?

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

(see the answer key)

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